Alcohol also can impair clotting, both by damaging the liver which produces clotting agents, and by damaging bone marrow which makes platelets, the cells responsible for starting a clot in our blood.
They also maintain about the same nutritional value as fresh beets, giving you a good source of fiber, iron and folate. Convenience, shelf-life and cost are benefits of canned beets.
Why Beets are Good Carbs: 1  A good source of betaine and folate, which is good for the blood vessels. 2  High in potassium and a good source of magnesium, manganese, fiber, iron, and Vitamin B6. 3  The leaves are high in calcium, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.hy Beets are Good Carbs: 1  A good source of betaine and folate, which is good for the blood vessels. 2  High in potassium and a good source of magnesium, manganese, fiber, iron, and Vitamin B6. 3  The leaves are high in calcium, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.