The interest in this super vegetable increasingly grows and it is because scientific researches are talking about the benefits of beets for general health. This vegetable can help you to lose some weight, it may also increase your lifetime and reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases.
Beets are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and folic acid, so this super plant should always be in your fridge. Below are five health benefits of beets, which you might not even have guessed.
Beetroot for Weight Loss
Beets naturally rid the body of toxins, don’t contain fats, and this vegetable is a good source of dietary fiber - half soluble and insoluble. These two types of fibers help fight fat, supporting intestinal function and lowering total cholesterol level.
Also, beets are rich in magnesium - a mineral that, according to research, supports the optimal functioning of nerves and muscles, and this fact can also be useful for losing weight. A study conducted in 2011, showed that a high level of magnesium leads to a higher testosterone function, which, in turn, contributes to the reduction of adipose tissue by increasing muscle mass.
Improves Digestive Process
Some scientific studies showed that beets optimize the digestive process through the stimulation of nerves in the intestines and improve the body's ability to digest food. One medium beet contains 3.4 grams of fiber, which makes this vegetable an excellent source of fiber. And fiber, as we all know, allows us to optimize the functioning of the stomach and intestines, saving us from such digestive problems as bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. In addition, the fibers when moving into the large intestine, nourish the body-friendly bacteria, which is also a great way to improve your general health.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Scientists have proven that beets, and especially beet juice, effectively reduces blood pressure in men. One study, which is published in the Nutrition edition, showed that men and women who drank 500 ml of beet juice (3/4 of beet juice + 1/4 of apple juice) had a stronger systolic blood pressure after 6 hours.
Researchers believe that the secret of beets is a high content of nitrates. Our body turns them into nitric oxide, and it relaxes the blood vessels, due to this process the amount of oxygen in the blood and the speed of blood flow increase. All these things have a beneficial effect not only on the pressure but also on general heart health.
Improves Sexual Health
Beetroot is sometimes called “natural Viagra” due to the high content of nitrates. Beet consumption increases the formation of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels and increases blood circulation in the penis.
Prevents Cancer Appearance
It has been proven that phytonutrients contained in beets can be potentially useful for the prevention of cancer appearance. Some studies have shown that they inhibit the formation of carcinogens and increase the production of immune cells and enzymes that can fight cancer cells.
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