Do you know beetroot? beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant, usually known in North America as the beet 
My mother loves beets, but I've never tried them. How are beets usually eaten?
Some eat it raw and some cooked.  It is also calledtable beet, garden beet, red beet, or golden beet. 
That's really interesting! Where are beets grown?
"Beta" is the ancient Latin name for beets, possibly of Celtic origin, becoming "bete" 
That's a cool beet fact! What other things can you tell me about beets?
beetroot was used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, especially illnesses relating to digestion and the blood.
Maybe I'll pick up some beets to keep on hand in case my stomach acts up! Are they usually found in supermarkets?