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    Beets provide several health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving oxygen levels, and providing antioxidants. They are a nutrient-dense food containing significant amounts of copper, manganese, folate, and fiber. Beetroot juice specifically has been shown to lower blood pressure by enlarging blood vessels and improving blood flow. Beets also support a healthy gut by providing fiber which feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Finally, nitrates from beetroot juice can boost athletic performance by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.

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    Beets provide several health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving oxygen levels, and providing antioxidants. They are a nutrient-dense food containing significant amounts of copper, manganese, folate, and fiber. Beetroot juice specifically has been shown to lower blood pressure by enlarging blood vessels and improving blood flow. Beets also support a healthy gut by providing fiber which feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Finally, nitrates from beetroot juice can boost athletic performance by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.

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    Beets provide several health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving oxygen levels, and providing antioxidants. They are a nutrient-dense food containing significant amounts of copper, manganese, folate, and fiber. Beetroot juice specifically has been shown to lower blood pressure by enlarging blood vessels and improving blood flow. Beets also support a healthy gut by providing fiber which feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Finally, nitrates from beetroot juice can boost athletic performance by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.

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    HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEETS

    Beets can be used to make hummus, be added to salads, or consumed in green juice. You can do more
    with these root veggies than just roast them, and you'll want to get inventive with them once you learn
    about all the health benefits they have to offer.

    There are several benefits to including beets in your diet, according to Austin, Texas-based RDN Jenna
    Volpe. "They can help lower blood pressure, improve oxygen, and provide a hearty dose of
    antioxidants," she says.

    As stated by the U.S. According to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), raw beets are nutrient-dense.
    They include significant amounts of copper, manganese, folate, and fiber. In addition, beets are
    surprisingly high in protein and naturally low in fat and cholesterol.

    Although beets are available throughout the year in the United States, the USDA states that the ideal
    times to eat them are during the summer, fall, and winter seasons. By purchasing frozen or canned
    beets, you may always have them on hand; just be careful of the additional salt and sugar.

    You'll never run out of ideas for using beets because there are so many different types, storage options,
    and preparation options.

    Beetroot Juice Lowers Blood Pressure

    Beets have the remarkable capacity to enlarge blood vessels and improve blood flow, which lowers
    blood pressure, according to Samantha Cassetty, RD, a private practitioner.
    Beets contain nitrates, which have been shown to lower blood pressure and dramatically cut the risk of
    cardiovascular events, according to a review published in the December 2018 issue of Biomolecules.
    Beets and other fruits and vegetables naturally contain nitrates, but these substances are also
    occasionally added to meats and cheeses as food additives. While the nitrates in plant-based foods are
    generally considered to be safe and are the main source of nitrates in the usual diet, research from
    March 2020 in Antioxidants suggests that nitrates from food additives may be linked to specific cancer
    types.

    Beets Are a Good Source of Gut-Friendly Fiber

    Dietary fiber is a crucial yet sometimes disregarded indicator of gut and general health. According to
    Harvard Health Publishing, the average American consumes 10 to 15 grams (g) of fiber per day, which is
    far less than the 21 to 38 g per day that is advised.

    According to Cassetty, "beets support a healthy gut microbiota, the group of bacteria in your stomach
    that aids in controlling inflammation, immunological function, mood, cholesterol, and blood sugar
    levels." Dietary fiber can significantly affect the variety and richness of the gut microbiome, which is one
    of the most complex ecosystems in the human body. According to a review published in May 2021 in
    Nutrients, increasing your fiber intake enables gut bacteria to increase their number in the gut.

    Beets May Boost Endurance and Athletic Performance

    Before your next workout, you might wish to replace your sports drink with beetroot juice. According to
    a review published in May 2021 in Frontiers in Nutrition, nitrate supplementation through beetroot juice
    can improve the effectiveness of resistance training and boost workout intensity.

    According to Cassetty, "Nitrates in beetroot juice stimulate blood flow and let more oxygen get to your
    muscles, which may boost endurance and let you go out for longer." "Beetroot juice can result in
    benefits for athletic performance, such as traveling a distance more quickly and recuperating more
    quickly."

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