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.
1 There has been some confusion about the nutritional value of beets in terms of their lutein/zeaxanthin content. ( 2 Lutein and zeaxanthin are two carotenoid phytonutrients that play an important role in health, and especially eye health.) Beet greens are usually a valuable source of lutein/zeaxanthin.tudies show beets' concentration of phytonutrients, such as betalains, is diminished by heat. We recommend healthy steaming beets for 15 minutes to maximize their nutrition and flavor. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water and bring to a rapid boil Add beets, cover, and steam for 15 minutes.