Beets come in many varieties if you plant them in your garden. In the store, you may only find red or golden beets. Beets have an earthy flavor that will add depth to salads and other recipes. This flavor is due to an aromatic compound called geosmin. Cooking beets in broth-flavored water or adding a vinaigrette once cooked helps accent beets' natural flavor. Nutritionally beets are similar, regardless of variety. They are a good source of fiber, folate, manganese, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. While beets are a root vegetable, a serving of beets has a small number of carbohydrates, which helps minimize their impact on your blood sugar. Health benefits of beet consumption include lowered blood pressure and potentially increased exercise consumption. You should be aware that including beets in a recipe may lead to temporary pink or red-colored urine.