Pickled beets made via fermentation or the addition of raw, unpasteurized vinegar also contain probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria linked to improved immune function, as well as better heart and digestive health.

These types of pickled beets are difficult to find in most grocery stores, so you can either make your own or look for them at farmers markets.

Beets are particularly rich in natural sugars, copper, folate, and manganese — nutrients that are needed for numerous bodily processes.