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Some natural foods are very important for human health. Consuming these foods directly benefits our body and can assist in treating various ailments and maintaining our health. Beetroot is one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables with beneficial properties for our body.
Originating from Southern Europe, including Italy, beetroot was used by the ancient Romans both as food and in traditional medicine. The development of beet cultivation boomed in the 1800s when it was discovered that sweet-tasting crystals, similar to sugar, could be extracted from it. Today, sugar derived from beets covers almost the entire sugar demand of many European Union countries.
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