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Before you cringe at the thought of Beets and dismiss trying them, learn about their benefits and how they can help you. Try one of our recipes. I have made fresh juice with Beets for several family members and every one of them has enjoyed it. I have no doubt that you will be pleasantly surprised when you try it too.
Nutrients that Make Beets Unbeetable
Vitamins A, B6, C, K, Beta-carotene, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and Thiamin (Vitamin B1) are packed in Beets.
Beets nutritional facts
Eat or drink Beets/Beet Juice for prolonged aging, as Beets are filled with Vitamin A. Vitamin A is known for its anti-aging properties because of its ability to reduce wrinkles.
Improve your cardiovascular health by eating Beets. Beets are heart healthy because of Thiamin (Vitamin B1) and Vitamin K help your cardiovascular health. Vitamin K is also good for bone health.
Have you ever felt like you need to Boost your metabolism? Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) speeds your metabolism, and guess what, you can find this vitamin in Beets.
Every soon to be mom wants a healthy baby. Beets help reduce the risk of birth defects because they are a good source of vitamin B folate.
The vitamin C in Beets is powerful. It helps fight against free radicals and trigger the activity of white blood cells while the body fights against toxins that create illnesses and infections.
Beta-carotene is found in Beets and is a form of Vitamin A. It helps prevent cataracts, reduce macular degeneration, and lung cancer.
Fiber in Beets reduces cholesterol and triglycerides and helps reduce constipation and hemorrhoids.
The Vegetable That Keeps on Giving
Other fruits and vegetables have some of the same nutrients, so I can just eat those? Well…believe it or not, this little earthy vegetable is a gift that keeps on giving.
Headaches: Beets are rich in nitrates. Nitric oxide is a compound that relaxes and dilates blood vessels resulting in improved circulation and lower blood pressure. Oxygen-rich blood is able to more openly flow through the veins, which may reduce some headaches, such as tension-vascular headaches. These headaches occur when blood vessels in the brain constrict and the blood isn’t able to flow through the veins properly.
Fresh juice made with Beets
High Blood Pressure: Potassium and Nitrates help with relaxing blood vessels which may reduce high blood pressure.
Liver: The liver is cleansed because of betaine, an amino acid found in beets that reduce fat in the liver.
Preventing Cancer: Pancreatic, breast, and prostate cancer may be prevented because phytonutrients ward off cancer and reduce multi-organ tumor formations.
Betalains fight free radicals and inflammation-related chronic diseases because they are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories.
Betacyanin has a purple pigment in it, which protects against common carcinogens. Studies are also being tested about beets fighting against breast cancer cells.
Most diseases live in an acidic environment, eat Beets to balance pH levels and alkaline the body. The body’s goal is to be slightly alkaline and many whole foods like fruits and vegetables help to achieve this including Beets.
Additional Benefits of Beets
Other medical conditions Beets may help fight are acidosis, anemia, atherosclerosis, constipation, dandruff, detox, gastric ulcers, gall bladder, kidney ailments, and varicose veins.
Studies show that Beets may boost endurance, stamina and help with muscle recovery. Nitric Oxide gives oxygen to muscles, therefore, drinking a glass may give a competitive advantage and give you that extra push to the finish line.
High levels of boron may increase the production of sexual hormones, as a result, beets can be viewed as an aphrodisiac. Boron can also boost your libido and increase fertility and sperm mobility.
Adding Beets to Your Diet
Healthy salad made with Beets
Add Beets to salads, smoothies, fresh juice, and soup. Sauteed with other vegetables such as; Spinach and Beet Greens are another option.
Beets are high in sugar and carbs, so eat in moderation.
When juicing or making smoothies with Beets, add a scoop of protein powder to help reduce sugar spikes. Protein powder may also change the taste, which you may enjoy as well.
View our Fresh Juice & Smoothies section for a great tasting juice recipe made with Beets. Visit us again on Thursday for more recipes made with Beets.
Possible Side Effects
Beets may have a few mild side effects:
- You may see a slight pink color in your urine, don’t get alarmed, there is nothing wrong.
- You may also notice a change in color in your stools, again do not get alarmed and mistake it for blood in your stool.
- In rare cases, the acid from Beets may cause Kidney or Gallstones if you are already prone to getting them.
Please remember to always check with a healthcare professional before you make any changes to your diet.
Do you eat Beets and take advantage of their many benefits? How have eating Beets helped you? Please share in the comments section.
4 Comments
Roasted beets are a family fav! We adore them so much so that I have them growing in my garden right now. Great info
Hi Macy, I am personally not a fan of Beets but knowing the health benefits that they provide makes me incorporate them into my diet. I do better with juicing them or putting them in a smoothie. I have tried putting them on a salad, cooking them in my air-fryer, I’ve sauteed them and roasted them in the oven. I think I will stick to the juicing and smoothies. Thank you for sharing.
Love beets! Roasted, sauted, shredded on salads, cold beet and goat cheese stack!
Hi Jaxx, that is awesome because they are very healthy for you. How do you prepare the goat cheese stack?
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