08/09/2022
Just my morning . Beetroot, Ginger, Lemon, Tumeric & Black Pepper.
Beetroot is a great source of many essential vitamins and minerals like folate, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin C.
Studies show that beetroot and its juice can reduce blood pressure up to 3-10mm Hg over a period of a few hours, most likely due to the increased levels of nitric oxide which sends signals to the tiny muscle cells around the arteries and tells them to relax. When these muscle cells relax, the blood vessels dilate and blood pressure goes down.
Dietary nitrates in beetroot increase exercise capacity. Numerous studies show that the nitrates found in beetroot can enhance physical performance, particularly during high-intensity endurance exercise. They improve the efficiency of the mitochondria, the cell organs responsible for producing energy. Consuming beetroot may improve running and cycling performance, increase stamina, boost oxygen use, and lead to better exercise performance overall.
Beetroot contains Betalains, which have a wide range of potential health benefits - they counter inflammation, protect the liver, and have anticancer and antioxidant properties. Studies show that pigments in Betalains inhibit the growth of several different types of malignant tumors, including breast, liver, colon, and bladder cancers.
Beetroot Contains Betaine which is best known for helping to reduce homocysteine levels in the blood, which is directly related to lowering risk for heart disease. By helping to fight the hardening and blocking of arteries due to elevated homocysteine, betaine is beneficial in reducing the risk for heart attacks, stroke, and other forms of cardiac arrest and heart disease.