Healthy Conscious - Sweet Beet

Written By Harland Herndon

  • Lower Blood Pressure: High levels of dietary nitrates are converted into nitric oxide, which relaxes and widens blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure

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  • Enhanced Athletic Performance: Beet juice can improve oxygen use and increase stamina, making it popular for athletes to boost endurance.

  • Reduced Inflammation: Beets contain pigments called betalains, which have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that protect cells from damage.

  • Improved Digestion & Weight Management: Rich in fiber, beets support gut health, increase feelings of fullness, and are low in calories and fat.

  • Brain & Heart Health: The increased blood flow supported by beets may improve oxygenation to the brain's frontal lobe. They are also high in folate (Vitamin B9), which helps protect against heart disease.

  • Nutrient-Dense: They are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, manganese, and Vitamin C. 

How to Consume
Beets can be roasted, steamed, boiled, eaten raw in salads, or consumed as juice or powder. Note that consumption may cause a temporary pink color in urine or stool, known as beeturia, which is harmless. 

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