What You Need To Know About Beets Health Benefits
- Summary: Beets health benefits have been known and studied for years in ancient and modern medicine.
- Origin: Beets (Beta vulgaris) have several distinctive cultivated groups: sugar beets, beetroot, and chard. This article focuses on beetroot and its health benefits.
- Potential Health Benefits and Uses
- Antioxidants
- Internal Cleansing
- High Blood Pressure
- Side Effects & Interactions: Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider.
- Research:
What You Might Want To Know
What Benefits Might I Get From Beetroot?
Keeping a can or jar of beets in the pantry can make any salad healthier! Just put a few slices on the salad and enjoy the healthful goodness!
Antioxidants
Beets health benefits come in a number of ways but beetroot is considered one of the best sources of antioxidants which can be critical component of physical health. Someone once told us that the the single most important thing he learned in medical school was a line from one of his instructors, “healthcare is a never-ending fight against oxidative stress”. Of course, HealthCare Too believes it’s much more but beetroot can be a great source of the antioxidants necessary to help keep a healthy balance in your body. Just never forget the value of mind and spirit in health!
Internal Cleansing
Beetroot gives a good “scrubbing” to internal organs has it passes through the digestive tract, including: pancreas, liver, and colon. It has a natural laxative effect and there are multiple beetroot products available to help humans and animals who need help.
Lowering High Blood Pressure
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death with nearly 650,000 victims in 2016 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Beetroot’s healthy impact on the cardiovascular has been studied and recognized for years… and probably lost in common practice until recently. It has been found to lower Blood Pressure and promote stamina. This owes to the high concentration of nitrates in beetroot (also found in other vegetables like spinach, celery, and radishes).
Additional Information & References
You are in charge of your health. Doing a little extra research will not only let you make better decisions but also empower YOU with knowledge. To help you learn more let HealthCare Too start you with some links:
Beetroot Products
When you are ready, here are some products that may help you experience some of beetroot’s health benefits for your own health and household.
Beetroot Products for Pets
And don’t forget that our non-human loved ones who might also enjoy the benefits.