If something is statutory, it is related to or set by laws or statutes. Statutory restrictions on air pollution require drivers to have the emissions from their cars checked every few years. You might wonder what the difference is between statutory and legal. Both are adjectives and both are concerned with the law.
Beets are a root vegetable with edible roots and greens. The almost entirely edible beetroot, or table beet, is a member of the vegetable food group. More specifically, itâs a root vegetable from the botanical family Chenopodiaceae, other members of which include sugar beets, spinach, Swiss chard and quinoa.
Are Beets Starchy Foods? Beets are not a source of starch. Vegetables are either starchy or non-starchy. Starchy vegetables include potatoes and sweet potatoes, peas, corn, winter squash and dried beans. Non-starchy vegetables are low in calories, high in fiber and usually have a minimal effect on blood sugar levels. Beets are a non-starchy vegetable and don't contain significant amounts of starch.