Unleash the power of beets: simple salad recipe and the incredible health benefits

Here are the necessary ingredients:

          
• 0.55 lb cooked beets;
• 0.06 lb walnuts;
• 2 pickled cucumbers;
• 1 teaspoon of horseradish with lemon juice;
• 1 teaspoon of flaxseed;
• 3 tablespoons of linseed oil.

First, grate the beets and cucumbers, roast the walnuts on a dry pan, and chop them coarsely. Next, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together in a plastic or glass salad bowl. Enhance the flavor with a dash of black pepper and a pinch of salt. It's worth refrigerating this beet salad for half an hour before eating. This salad can be a delightful addition to a main dish or can serve as an independent meal.

Beets are the star ingredient of this recipe for a good reason. They contain vitamins A and C, B-group vitamins, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, potassium, boron, molybdenum, cobalt, rubidium, and anthocyanins (betaine and betanin). Rich in valuable nutrients, these delicious red vegetables enhance the immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, and bolster the health of the liver, kidneys, skin, bones, hair, and nails. Antioxidants within them reduce the risk of developing tumors, eliminate excess free radicals, and slow the natural aging process.

Moreover, substances in beets lower the homocysteine concentration in the bloodstream, which can contribute to atherosclerotic changes or the development of Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis. Another beneficial ingredient in the salad is horseradish, which regulates blood pressure and exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties. Additionally, walnuts are packed with healthy polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Fresh lemon juice helps with the absorption of B-group vitamins, and flaxseed aids bowel peristalsis and removes harmful food deposits.