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This Vegetable Could Help Prevent A Heart Attack

 exceptional reduction in hypertension in just one hour. The high concentration of dietary nitrates that are released once the beets have been juiced is what gets the job done.

Recipe: Ginger Roasted Beets

You Can Eat The Greens From Beets Too

Don’t just throw away the greens on beets, add them to your meal plan, too. The leafy green tops have a higher nutritional value than the beetroot itself.

Beet greens contain protein, essential minerals like phosphorus and zinc (great for warding off Alzheimer’s), and significant amounts of vitamin A, C, and calcium. On top of this, beet greens contain more iron than spinach.

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In general, beet tops help strengthen your immune system by promoting the production of antibodies and white blood cells. Like spinach and swiss chard, these leafy greens are worth saving and sautéing.

READ: 10 Superfoods To Ward Off Heart Disease

Overall, you can’t go wrong with beets. The only issue you can run into with beets is the bitter earthy taste that comes with them.

Fortunately, there are a plethora of juice, smoothie, and salad recipes that make the beets taste delicious. Many people mix beets with things like lemon or lime when juicing to make the taste more palatable.

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The first step is investing in a good juicer or blender so you can mix the beets with many different delicious fruits and vegetables.

Make sure to add exercise to your daily schedule to maximize the effect of the beets. Not only will the beets give you energy, but it’s always good to exercise when deciding to eat healthily.

 

 

September 28, 2021 by DeMario Easley

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