The unusual mammal called the aardvark was named by South Africans in the early 19th century. In the local language, Afrikaans, aardvark means earth pig.. This name aptly describes a large, heavily built animal with thin hair and short, stumpy legs. The scientific name of the aardvark is Orycteropus afer.
Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week (and their greens in unlimited quantities), enjoying not only their sweet, earthy flavor but also their powerhouse nutrients that may improve your health in the following ways.
Nutritional benefits of beet can not only be derived from its root, but also its chard. Nutritional Value of Red Beets. Red beets are favored over white beets for their juicy, edible qualities and medicinal properties. Beets are a rich source of energy as they are full of nutrients and fiber. Given below is the nutritional information on beets, in whole, not juice form. â¢ Potassium: One cup of beets contains 518.50mg of potassium.