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Healthy Beets

Beets are an amazing food that have many uses; it’s rich maroon color is often used as a dye and many women in Latin American countries even use it in their beauty regimen as a natural way to add blush to their cheeks. But, if you want to get the most if it, then you’ll want to incorporate it more often in your diet. Just one cup of raw beets contain 58 calories, 4 grams of fiber, 2% of calcium, 11% of vitamin C, and 6% of iron. Need more convincing?

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Health Benefits of Beets

Filled With Vitamins

Ever wonder why this root tastes a little bitter and a little sweet at the same time, well it’s the vitamins. It contains, potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B, & C, beta-carotene, beta-cyanine, and folic acid.

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Natural Detox

If you have problems with your liver or you need to purify your blood, then add beets to your diet. In addition you can use beet juice for anemia, skin problems, to purify your kidneys, tiredness and much more.

Fights Cancer and Tumor Cells

The phytonutrients in beets that give it that rich beautiful color is also what helps fight off cancer. Studies have shown that the betanin in beets can also lessen tumor cell growth and many  encourage people to eat beets for the prevention and treatment of certain cancers.

Fight Inflammation

Beets have betaine, a nutrient that helps protect cells, proteins, and enzymes from environmental stress. It also has choline, which helps with sleep, your muscles, and your memory. This nutrient aids the transmission of nerve impulses and helps it absorb fat and reduces chronic inflammation.

Lowers Blood Pressure

One of the best ways to get the most nutrients from beets is to eat them raw, but many people also like to drink beet juice. Drinking beet juice can help lower blood pressure quickly. The nitric oxide in beets helps relax and dilate your blood vessels, improving the flow and lowering your blood pressure.

Lowers Blood Sugar

Beets contain and antioxidant called alpha-lipoic acid, which lowers glucose levels and also decreases peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. It also increases insulin sensitivity and prevents stress changes that typically occur to people with diabetes.

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It’s very simple and economical to incorporate beets into your diet. You can simply chop them up and eat them raw or grate them and add a little bit of salt and lemon. Many people also blend it and make a juice out of it. There are many health benefits and while red beets are the most popular, beets come in different colors, so next time you’re grocery shopping, don’t forget the beets!

NEXT: Detox Foods A-Z

June 26, 2015 by Sasha Rodriguez

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