With a distinctive deep purple colour, Beetroot’s vibrant anti-oxidant pigments provide anti-inflammatory and detoxification support. Usually served uncooked, Beetroot is a welcome addition to a salad or it can be roasted or boiled and prepared as soup. It is also a good source of vitamin B and is said to help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Serving suggestion: Peeled beetroot can simply be grated, tossed with some orange juice and eaten raw. It can also be made into a delicious relish and served with lamb.
Quirky fact: If boiled, the concentrated liquid obtained from the beetroot can be used as an effective cure for dandruff.
About the Markets of Melbourne: The Markets of Melbourne is a collective between three of Melbourne’s longest running cultural icons- Prahran Market, Queen Victoria Market and South Melbourne Market. We aim to raise the profile of market shopping amongst Melbournians and educate and inform about the benefits associated with shopping at your local market.
