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« on: June 18, 2009, 04:53:04 AM »
Does anyone know whether eating beetroot is good for you or bad for you, either
a)    before dialysis
b)   during dialysis
c)   after transplant?
I am asking because I love to eat fresh boiled beetroot in a salad and I have conflicting reports.
I am aware that boiling greens in plenty of water takes out the potassium and I wonder whether,
if there is potassium in beetroot, the boiling of beetroots takes out the potassium as well?
Thank you.
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2009, 01:46:57 PM »
Beets are high in potassium, about the same pound-for-pound as carrots, and about 30% less than potatoes. Boiling peeled beets in plenty of water will remove some of the potassium - more if the beets are cut into small pieces. Beets boiled whole with the skin on don't lose very much potassium.
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 12:40:41 AM »
Thanks, Restorer, for your information,
I shall try that out and take care and
watch my potassium levels.
Thanks again, Kristina.
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2009, 01:52:06 PM »
beetroot ?   I eat beets but not sure about the root part or are beets roots ?
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2009, 02:36:32 PM »
I know it is dangerous for a diabetic and it is listed as high or very high in potassium...
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2009, 03:04:05 PM »
http://www.regionalfood.com.au/produce/images/aug05/beetroot420.jpg
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2009, 03:06:07 PM »
twirl, we just call the beets... you eat the root, right?  think about it.  very pretty but pure sugar, huh?  i only eat them with lots of russian vodka.
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