It’s Good for Cardiovascular and Blood Health.
Most human studies on beets have been focused on their cardiovascular and performance-enhancing effects, an area in which beet supplementation has been very successful.
How do beets do it? Beets are one of only a few plant foods that contain dietary nitrates. Nitrates convert into nitric oxide, a molecule that dilates blood vessels to help increase blood flow, which helps pretty much every function in the body. There are various food recipes that like beetroot powder cassava cake and cookie cake. You can view recipe online.
Even better? Beetroot powder contains more concentrated levels of nitrates than whole beets.
The nitrates in beets have been shown to have positive effects on
Healthy blood pressure
Healthy circulation of blood and oxygen in the body
Increased stamina, endurance, energy, and athletic recovery
Remember, inflammation can be your immune system’s normal response to a perceived threat against infection or foreign invaders, which is a good thing. (This would be acute inflammation.) Chronic inflammation is different, and research is showing it is at the root cause of most diseases.
The modern lifestyle can be a big source of inflammation, but we can fight back in many ways, including our diet. Beets contain phytonutrients such as vulgaxanthin, betanin, and isobetanin, all of which help the body have a normal inflammatory response.
It’s an Antioxidant Powerhouse.
Beets are rich in a group of antioxidants called betalains. And we're here to say betalains *really* have the beauty and the brains: they give beets their gorgeous color and have been linked to reducing oxidative stress. They also aid in the body’s natural detoxification process, making beets a favorite among livers and kidneys everywhere.