Roasted Beetroot Salad Supports Gut Health
Our vibrant Roasted Beetroot Salad isn’t just a feast for the eyes — it’s a gut-loving powerhouse packed with fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. This is one of our favourite summer salads.
Beetroot is the hero ingredient here. It’s rich in prebiotic fibre, which acts as food for beneficial gut bacteria, helping to improve microbiome diversity and support regular bowel function. Beets also contain betaines and nitrate compounds that can assist in liver function and support healthy bile flow — essential for detoxification and digestion.
This salad also contains red onion and garlic, they bring natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties, thanks to their sulphur-containing compounds like allicin and quercetin. These may help inhibit unwanted gut microbes, while also supporting immune function. They’re also rich in inulin, a fermentable fibre that helps grow good bacteria like Bifidobacteria.
Tomatoes contribute lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports intestinal lining health, and lemon juice aids digestion by stimulating stomach acid — which is often low in people with Candida or digestive imbalances. The extra virgin olive oil is a healthy fat that supports absorption of fat-soluble nutrients and has its own gut-calming polyphenols.
We like to add goat’s milk feta cheese, this salad includes a lower-lactose, more digestible source of dairy that’s often better tolerated in Candida Cleanse Program. It adds protein and sweet flavors without burdening the gut, or causing undue bloating or gas.
Eric Bakker N.D.
Greetings! I am a naturopathic physician from New Zealand. Although I’ve retired from clinical practice since 2019 after 34 years of clinic. I remain passionate about helping people improve their lives. You’ll find I’m active online with a focus on natural health and wellbeing education through my Facebook page, Reddit page and YouTube channel, including this website.
