The Amazing Beet: The Health Reasons You Should Eat One Beet a Day

What is it about the beet that makes those who start consuming it unable to give it up? It turns out there's a lot more to it than you might imagine!

The beet is one of the most beautiful vegetables in your kitchen. The active compound that gives it its vivid color is anthocyanin, which also boasts a phenomenal ability to destroy cancer cells.

One practical advantage of beets is that they are very easy to prepare and can be incorporated into a vast array of dishes - various types of beet salads, beet juice or shakes, as part of an assortment of roasted vegetables, in carpaccio, as part of different stews, and much more delectable and, of course, healthy food.

Recent studies have been able to demonstrate a direct link between beet consumption and maintaining a healthy heart, slowing aging, supporting proper liver function, detoxifying the bloodstream, and more...

It is also rich in antioxidants and pectin - a very rich type of fiber that facilitates our body's metabolic process and aids in weight loss and reducing fatty liver symptoms.

How to make a particularly tasty and healthy beet shake? Watch

Is there no sugar in beets?

Many people are concerned about the sugar in beets. The glycemic index of beets is indeed relatively high; however, they also contain a lot of dietary fiber that slows down the absorption of sugar. Therefore, diabetics are advised not to eliminate beets from their diet... but to use them correctly: diabetics are not recommended to consume beet juice or shakes, but to eat them whole - baked or cooked, and of course, in a controlled amount.

What will you gain by incorporating beets into your daily menu?

Beets have been proven to improve athletes' endurance levels, so many of them consume it before and after training.

Beets are rich in potassium, and their consumption reduces the need for sodium-rich food. Additionally, studies have shown that those who consume beets daily reduce their risk of stroke by 20 percent.

Beets are high in cobalt - a substance that increases the production of vitamin B12, which is essential for red blood cells, their construction, and maintaining their function. Other B-family vitamins found in beets help strengthen the liver and facilitate detoxification from the body.

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Beets are rich in pigments with antibacterial and anticancer properties such as betacyanin - a compound that prevents the development of cancer cells. Beets may also provide protection against cancer thanks to the numerous antioxidants they contain.

Beets are a vegetable containing many minerals, such as magnesium, copper, zinc, and potassium. Additionally, they are effective for those suffering from iron deficiency. While quantitatively they don't contain a lot of iron, the absorption of the iron found in beets is very efficient, making them well-suited for situations of anemia.

Want to lower your blood pressure? Drink 100 grams of beet juice every day. According to a 2012 study conducted in Britain, daily consumption of beet juice helps lower blood pressure.

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