8 HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS AMAZING VEGGIE!
BEETROOT.
Or BEETS as its popularly know in the west.
This red, sweet bulbous root vegetable is really a superfood! For most people, you either hate it or you love it. Whatever your feeling are for this taproot portion of the beet plant, your health can definitely be enriched by having a blended juice of this vegetable in your daily diet.
The benefits? Here we go!
1. REDUCES CHOLESTEROL
Research in mice have shown that phyto-nutrients in beetroot extract lowered total cholesterol and triglycerides and increased good cholesterol (HDL). For those experiencing issues of high cholesterol, a glass of freshly juiced beets every day will go a long way to help reduce your LDLs.
2. LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
A daily glass of this blood-red goodness is known to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings due to nitrates and other compounds found beetroot. Nitrates, which is converted to nitric acid in the body, will help widen and relax blood vessels to reduce pressure.
3. IMPROVES STAMINA
A clinical study in 2012 on trained cyclists fed with 2 cups of beetroot daily for 6 days improved their time trial of 10 kilometers by almost 12 seconds. Beetroot is a great daily supplement for those who perform strenuous workouts regularly!
4. MAY SLOW DEMENTIA PROGRESSION
According to a 2011 study, elderly participants consuming a high nitrate diet (of which beetroot was one of the components) were shown to have increased blood flow to the frontal lobes of the brain. Since behavior and cognitive thinking are associated with the frontal lobe, it was deduced that it may slow dementia.
5. MAY HELP FIGHT CANCER
Betalain, an antioxidant sound in beetroot, were shown to have chemo-preventive cancer fighting abilities against certain cancer cells in a 2014 study. Betalain is the compound that gives beetroot its reddish colour.
6. MAINTAINS HEALTHY WEIGHT LEVEL
A beetroot smoothie is a great way to kick-start your morning since it is low in calories, contains no fat and a great energy booster. In addition to that, its fibre-rich content will keep you full till lunch to prevent you from snacking in between!
7. A GREAT SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS
Beetroot is packed full of essential nutrients critical to healthy bodily functions. It is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B (folate), potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper and selenium, all of which the body requires for a high functioning immune system.
8. LIVER SUPPORT
Betaine in beetroot helps reduce fatty deposits in the liver and protects it against toxins. Phyto-nutrients in the vegetable also helps reduce oxidative stress in the liver.
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- June 9, 2020
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