Are Beet Greens high in Iron?

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Are Beet Greens high in Iron?

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Beet Greens and Iron

Beet greens (one 100g serving) contain 2.57 mcg of Iron which is about a third of what you need everyday.

Beet greens can be grouped into the category of dark, green leafy vegetables and of course we are always preaching the numerous health benefits associated with increasing our intake of this group in general.

Beet greens are very high in iron, with a higher iron count than spinach as well as vitamin K, B6, magnesium and potassium. They are also a great source of fiber.

Iron helps red blood cells deliver oxygen from the lungs to cells all over the body. Once the oxygen is delivered, iron then helps red blood cells carry carbon dioxide waste back to the lungs to be exhaled.

Iron also plays a role in many important chemical reactions in the body. This is why adding beet greens to your diet is beneficial and important.

Eat and be healthy.

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