Beetroot not only has a beautiful red colour but is also nutritious and contains many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to health and have healing properties.
Many people call beets (or sugar beets) a superfood because they contain rich nutrients.
You will be surprised by the 9 wonderful health benefits of beets below:
1. Beetroot is rich in nutrients and low in calories
Beetroot (or sugar beet) contains an impressive nutritional profile, low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals. Beets contain most of the vitamins and minerals the body needs.
Here is the nutritional value of 1 ounce of boiled beets:
- Energy: 44 calories
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
In addition, beets also contain folate, manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Beetroot (or sugar beet) is considered a low-calorie, highly nutritious “superfood”, containing most of the vitamins and minerals the body needs.
Beets are especially rich in folate, a vitamin that plays an important role in heart health. Folate is especially necessary for the growth and development of children.
Beetroot contains manganese, a mineral involved in bone formation, and nutritional metabolism and important for brain function.
In addition, beets contain a lot of copper, an important mineral that helps the body synthesize certain neurotransmitters.
2. Beetroot is good for people with high blood pressure
According to scientists, beets have the effect of lowering blood pressure for people with high blood pressure.
Some studies show that beetroot juice can significantly reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients. The effect appears to be greater on systolic blood pressure (the pressure when the heart contracts). Beets eaten raw can have stronger effects than eaten cooked.
According to a study, the folate content in beets can lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. Therefore, add beetroot dishes to your meals to have a healthy heart and blood pressure index.
3. When exercising a lot, eat beets
Research has shown that beets are very good for athletes and people who exercise and exercise. A scientific review shows that beetroot juice can increase endurance, especially for cardio exercises (exercises that increase heart rate such as running, jumping rope,…), improving efficiency for athletes. athlete.
Beetroot juice has also been shown to improve cycling efficiency, helping to increase oxygen circulation throughout the body.
Therefore, it is recommended to drink beetroot juice about 2-3 hours before exercise to optimize your fitness.
4. Beetroot is anti-inflammatory, reduces pain in people with arthritis, and prevents kidney inflammation
Beets contain betalain pigments that have anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, eating beets improves general health because prolonged chronic inflammation can lead to diseases such as obesity, heart disease, liver disease and cancer.
A study of 24 people with high blood pressure found that drinking 1 cup of beetroot juice (about 250 ml) daily for 2 weeks significantly reduced several markers of inflammation, including the ability to destroy fat. many cells of certain types of tumours (called tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a)).
A 2014 study showed that betalain extract from beets reduced pain and discomfort in people with arthritis.
Beetroot juice and extract have also been shown to reduce kidney inflammation in experiments on mice.
5. Beetroot improves digestive health
One cup of beets contains 3.4 grams of fibre. With its rich fibre content, beets are one of the most fibre-rich foods. Thanks to that, beetroot is a “superfood” that is beneficial for digestion, preventing constipation, enteritis and appendicitis.
Fiber-rich foods are also helpful in a diet to prevent heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer.
6. Beets support brain health, making you smarter
Nitrate in beets can improve brain function, promote blood vessel dilation, and increase blood flow to the brain.
Beets have been shown to improve blood circulation to the frontal lobe of the brain. This is the part of the brain related to thinking and memory. Therefore, regularly eating beets helps you become smarter.
A study in people with type 2 diabetes found that drinking beetroot juice every day for 2 weeks improved cognitive function.
7. Beetroot contains nutrients with anti-cancer properties
Beets contain several anti-cancer compounds including betaine, ferulic acid, rutin, kaempferol and caffeic acid.
Test-tube studies indicate that beetroot extract can slow the division and growth of cancer cells.
Some studies show that higher betaine levels in the blood may reduce the risk of cancer. Beets are rich in betaine, so add beets to your meals to help prevent cancer.
8. Beetroot – “superfood” for people who want to lose weight
Thanks to its diverse nutritional composition but low-calorie content, beets are truly a superfood for people who want to lose weight.
Beets are low in fat and calories but contain a lot of water. Besides, the high fibre content supports digestive health, helping you feel full longer. Therefore, people who want to lose weight should eat beets to have a balanced figure and be full of vitality.
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VLUX VIETNAM IMPORT EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED
Email: info@vluxexim.com/ hienchi.vlux@gmail.com
Website: vluxexim.com
Address: No. 58A Vo Van Dung Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi City, Vietnam.
Mobile/Whatsapp/Wechat: +84 812 887 858
