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Health Benefits of Beetroot
The super food beetroot or beets is the star in many popular smoothies nowadays. It has been promoted by many health professionals and nutritionists to be eaten for its bounty of vitamins and minerals.
- Lowers blood pressure
Nitrates in beets help blood vessels relax, thus lowering the high blood pressure state. For people with high blood pressure, adding a 200-250ml glass of beetroot juice or adding 80-100 grams beet to salads daily will assist in reducing hypertension or blood flow disorders and help maintain healthier levels.
- Prevent anaemia
Many may believe that beetroot red colour only helps prevent anaemia. However, Beetroot juice comprises a lot of iron, folic acid that helps in the formation of red blood cells which carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the different parts of the body to ensure healthy blood count.
- Boosting athletic performance
With all the nutrients, beets certainly pack a punch in your workout. When you supplement with beetroot juice or eat raw, you could run faster, and longer, with less perceived exertion. The sugars present in it give you an immediate energy boost while supplementing extra nitrates and iron.
- Helps in constipation
Beetroot is high in fibre. It is highly beneficial in regulating your digestive processes and easing the bowel movement to offer quick relief from constipation. Betalains present in beetroot is an agent thought to help maintain good overall digestive health.
- Helps in Detoxification
Beets naturally detoxify our body from the harmful toxins with the help of group phytonutrients called betalains. Betalains present in beetroot purifies the blood, skin, and liver and boosts the functionality of the body in a great way.
- Nutrient-rich while having very low calorie
Beets are super low in calories, with having only 60 calories per cup. That includes about 13 grams of carbohydrates, and also 4 grams of fibre — which helps you stay fuller for longer.
