red beets
May 7, 2021
Nutrition facts:
Per 3.5-ounce cooked:
Calories: 44
Protein: 1.7 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Vitamin C: 6% of the RDI
Folate: 20% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 3% of the RDI
Magnesium: 6% of the RDI
Potassium: 9% of the RDI
Phosphorous: 4% of the RDI
Manganese: 16% of the RDI
Iron: 4% of the RDI
Why do we love them?
Beets have a high concentration of nitrates, which can help lower blood pressure, thus reducing risk of heart attacks, heart failure, & strokes.
Eating beets may help to enhance athletic performance by improving oxygen use and time to exhaustion. To maximize their effects, eat beets 2–3 hours prior to exercise.
Beets may have a number of anti-inflammatory effects.
Beets are rich in fiber, which is helpful for digestive health, as well as reducing the risk of a number of chronic health conditions.
According to light research, beets contain nitrates, which may help increase blood flow to the brain, improve cognitive function and potentially reduce the risk of dementia.
Pigments in beets may help reduce the growth of cancer cells, according to animal testing.
Beets have a high water and low calorie content, which are both beneficial properties for weight loss.
Beets are delicious and versatile vegetables that are easy to incorporate into to your diet. Choose beets that are heavy for their size with green tops still attached!
Source: Healthline
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