You Should Start Eating More Borscht. Here's Why

You might never have guessed it, but the origin of borscht has started a small culture war. According to BBC, both Ukraine and Russia have claimed this iconic soup as part of each country's respective cultural history, making it a matter of national pride. And with a soup that tastes this good, it's no wonder it has started a fight. This versatile beet-centric dish comes in a hot and chilled version, making it the perfect choice regardless of season (via Food Network). Known as a classic Eastern European staple, borscht doesn't just taste great, it provides a ton of health benefits in every bite, too.

Any classic borscht should contain a few common vegetables, including carrots, onion, red beets, potatoes, white cabbage, and garlic (via Happy Kitchen). On their own, these ingredients contain a good number of nutritional benefits. According to Harvard Health Publishing, root vegetables like potatoes and carrots contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals and high amounts of antioxidants. Beets play a star role in the dish and deliver a good amount of iron, manganese, folate, and vitamin B6 when you eat a full serving (via Healthline). After combining these vegetables together with the rest of the ingredients, you end up with a health-boosting combo that anyone can get behind.