Beetroot, also known as "Titan of health foods", is not only low fat and full of vitamins & minerals, it also contains powerful antioxidants, making it a powerful weapon against deadly illnesses. Fortunately, they are found abundantly in the markets all throughout the year and not even exorbitantly priced. 

Have it roasted or blended and watch how it keeps you energised for hours.

Following are some amazing health benefits of beetroot:

Fights cancer: Beetroots contain betacyanin, the plant pigment responsible for its colour, that gives our body the power to fight off cancer (especially effective for bladder cancer).

Studies have found beetroot juice to be protective against oxidative stress and liver injury in male rats. It also has the potential to be used for chemoprevention and helps cancer patients to manage fatigue and other side effects of chemotherapy. 

Hypertension: According to a study backed by Harvard Medicine, beets contain a high level of nitrates, which gets converted into nitric oxide in our digestive system. Hypertension is caused when the blood exerts more pressure on the walls of the arteries and veins than usual. Nitrates have a relaxing effect on blood vessels, which widens them, lowering the blood pressure. 

Good source of folate

Folate is a B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects, such as spinal bifida and anencephaly. It may also decrease your risk for having a premature baby.

Beet juice is a good source of folate. If you’re of childbearing age, adding folate to your diet can help you get the daily recommended amount of 600 microgramsTrusted Source.

 Improves gut health: Beetroots are rich in glutamine, an amino acid which maintains the health of our gut. When you consume beetroot, its fiber rich content bypasses digestion and then it heads down to the colon, where it feeds the friendly bacteria in your gut or improves the quality of stool. Beetroot benefits our stomach, intestines, rather the entire digestive system.

Good source of potassium

Beets are a good source of potassium, a mineral and electrolyte that helps nerves and muscles function properly. Drinking beet juice in moderation can help keep your potassium levels optimal.

If potassium levels get too low, fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramps can occur. Very low potassium may lead to life threatening abnormal heart rhythms.

Note: keep in mind that consuming beetroot may induce beeturia in some people leading to red or pink colour in urine or stool, which is absolutely normal. 

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