Mayo Clinic Minute: It's hard to beat the health benefits of beets

These bright red root vegetables are gaining popularity in the health field.

Beets are high in fiber, which is great for digestive health. They also can help your heart.

And the health benefits of beets can be gained whether it’s fresh beets added in your own recipes, pickled in a jar, sliced and roasted, or eaten as beet chips.

So the next time you’re looking to add some color and nutrition to your meal, it’s hard to beat the heart-healthy beet.