Growing beetroot yourself will pay dividends when it comes to sustenance and health, says Fiann Ó Nualláin.

Beetroot is not just a pretty colour. It’s easy to grow, tasty and packed with healthy nutrients Kitty Scully reports.

Follow the survival strategies outlined here and you’ll enjoy a Christmas and New Year hangover-free, while keeping additional calories to a minimum.

Beetroot is the perfect addition to complement many dishes and it also has many health benefits, Kitty Scully reports.