Beetroot Benefits

If the soundbite “go for the color” has any merit, then beetroot should be near the top of the list for food choices.  Most bioflavonoids and carotenoids are colorful pigments that participate in the process of photosynthesis.  Beetroot “buries the needle” on color.  Beetroot benefits are extensive. Beetroot is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, iron, manganese, potassium and more.  While some critics point out the simple carb content of beetroot, the glycemic load (taking into consideration the quality and quantity of carbohydrates) is a mere 5, very good.  Mother Nature puts a root, like beets, in the ground with some sugar in it, and is surrounded by billions of fungi in the soil.  The only way to protect that crop is with abundant anti-fungal compounds, which is a major benefit of whole cooked beetroot

But the real magic with beetroot is in the inorganic nitrates.  Nitrates in beetroot are wonderful precursors for nitric oxide in the body.  In 1998 three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.  Viagra for erectile dysfunction is based on this principle of nitric oxide.  Improving blood flow through enhanced nitric oxide has abundant health merits.  As published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, some very good scientists have proposed that nitrates in foods like beetroot be considered a nutrient for the incredible health benefits of enhanced circulation.

Beetroot Contains Many Nutrients

Beets have an impressive nutritional profile. Low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals. Actually, they contain a wide range of nutrients your body requires. Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories and fat. They’re also a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper.

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Beetroot Helps Fight Inflammation

Beets contain pigments called betalains which contain many anti-inflammatory properties. One study in 24 people with high blood pressure found that consuming 8.5 ounces (250 mL) of beet juice for 2 weeks significantly reduced several markers of inflammation, including C-reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a).

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Improve Digestion with Beetroot

Beets are rich in dietary fiber. Just one cup of beetroot contains 3.8 grams of fiber. And the health benefits of fiber are plentiful. Fiber can help you control blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy weight, lower your cholesterol and stay regular.

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Easy Beetroot Recipe

Easiest recipe for beetroot: buy or grow organic beets, clean, dice, place in pressure cooker, cover with a solution of 50:50 water and organic apple cider vinegar, pressure cook for 10 minutes.  Eat often.

Beetroot Benefits
Beetroot Benefits
Beetroot Benefits

Dr. Patrick Quillin

Dr. Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS is an internationally recognized expert in the area of nutrition and health. He has 30 years experience as a clinical nutritionist, of which 10 years were spent as the Vice President for a leading cancer hospital system where he worked with thousands of cancer patients in a hospital setting. He is a Best Selling Author with 18 books which have sold over 2,000,000 copies and also a Keynote Speaker.

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