4. Better Digestive Health
Dietary fiber is an interesting component of a healthy diet, because our bodies critically need it but don’t actually digest it. Instead, fiber either adds bulk to your stool that helps your body move it out, or feeds the good bacteria that live in your gut and digest the rest of your food.
Getting enough fiber in your diet can ward off discomforts like constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis; it is also thought to lower your lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Beets are an excellent source of fiber with 3.4 grams per serving.