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7 Reasons to Include Beetroot Juice In Your Diet
May 16, 2017Did you know beetroot juice can help lower your blood sugar? Read on to find out 7 health benefits of beetroot juice.
Good for your Heart
Beetroot juice can help in relaxing blood vessels. This results in lower blood pressure, which is good for heart health. This occurs because beetroot juice is rich in nitrates, which make blood vessels expand.
Lowers your Blood Sugar
Beetroot contains soluble fibers, which lower the amount of glucose in the blood. This causes overall blood sugar levels to drop. Lowering of blood sugar and blood pressure is beneficial for diabetics. This makes beetroot a popular natural supplement for lowering blood sugar.
Natural Remedy for COPD and Asthma
Beetroot juice is considered as a natural remedy for COPD and asthma. According to a study, sufferers of COPD, who took beetroot juice daily, could exercise for longer periods when compared to those who didn’t.
Boosts Libido
Consumption of beetroot juice can help boost the libido of both men and women. Beetroot juice also helps in curing erectile dysfunction in men. Beetroot boosts the body’s production of nitric oxide, which is good for sexual health.
Protects your Body from Cancer
A study found that beetroot juice can protect the cells in the body from cancer. For many centuries, beetroots were used for to treat cancer in Europe. It was found that the extracts of red beetroots can also suppress the development of tumors.
Anti-inflammatory
Inflammation may not be a serious problem, but chronic inflammation could be attributed to serious conditions like heart disease or diabetes. Beets contain high amounts of phytonutrients (nutrients found in plants that protect the plant from damaging environments) that fight inflammation.
Helps in Detoxification of the Body
Beetroot juice helps in removing toxins from the body. Also, beetroot juice can boost the immune system and helps in improving the health of your liver. As the liver is responsible for maintaining metabolism, and filters harmful toxins from the body, beetroots play an important role in detoxification.
Mahesh is a hormone health counsellor & holistic health expert. He has a Mastery Certification in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis from the US, is certified in Functional Nutrition from Washington State University and uses a wide array of healing modalities to guide his clients to vibrant health and well-being.
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References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23828331
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21434853
