Brian K. Hopkins. Brian K. Hopkins is a Democratic Alderman of the city of Chicago representing the 2nd ward. The 2nd ward includes Streeterville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown and the Gold Coast. Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley.
3 Surprising Health Benefits of Beet Powder. Our beet powder is loaded with the same potent vitamins, minerals, and nutrients as the red beets it comes from. Beetroot powder is rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, folate and manganese, along with other nutrients.
Health Benefits of Beets. Beets are a very nutritious vegetable. The green, leafy tops are super for salads and juicing as they contain more iron than spinach. They have an abundance of vitamins A and C, chlorophyll, calcium, potassium, and iron. Some of the specific benefits of beet juice and raw beets, are these: Anemia-Beets are rich in iron, which is easily assimilated by the body. They build up the hemoglobin and cleanse the blood.