Eating beetroots raw? Nutritionist Khushi Chhabra warns about potential health risks and shares safer ways to consume it
Beetroot has probably made its way onto your plate thanks to your mother insisting that the bright red vegetable is good for your health – and she isn’t entirely wrong. Packed with nutrients and naturally occurring nitrates, beetroot has been linked to benefits ranging from supporting healthy blood pressure and digestion to helping combat inflammation. Also Read | Low iron levels? Try this nutritionist-approved hemp seed and curry leaf chutney recipe that can improve iron deficiency However, there may be more to this humble root vegetable than meets the eye, especially the way you consume it. Experts suggest that consuming it raw and frequently may pose an often-overlooked concern, particularly for people with weak kidneys. Khushi Chhabra, a holistic health nutritionist and wellness content creator, is drawing attention to a lesser-known potential health concern associated with eating raw beetroot, despite the vegetable’s well-established cardiovascular benefits. In an Instagram video shared on August 23, the nutritionist explains how consuming beetroot raw may affect your health and shares a simple way to prepare the vegetable to minimise …
