How many times have you heard to eat your beets? Maybe your parents pushed this root vegetable when you were young. We can’t blame them! Beetroot makes a mighty fine dish whether roasted whole or blended into a delicious soup. Not only does it have a sweet flavor to it, it comes with some amazing health benefits.
If you are looking for a food that will energize you and potentially improve your exercise performance, then beetroot may be your answer! Recent studies have shown just that. Some athletes have found taking a shot of beetroot juice helped improve their exercise performance and overall endurance. Another cool bonus of beetroot for exercise performance is that the nitrates in beetroot assist in muscle recovery, helping to bring more oxygen to the muscles. The powerful impact of these nitrates does not just stop here. The nitrates in beetroot also support a healthy blood pressure, helping to overall lower the risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. Beetroot has antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory properties, which can contribute to improved health of cells and a decreased risk of developing cancer. Beetroots have the potential of boosting gut health. Containing amino acids as well as fiber, beetroot can support a healthy environment in the gut and keep you regular.
Your parents might not have been successful with getting you to eat your beets, but we sure hope we convinced you otherwise! Beetroot is not only nutritious and loaded with benefits, it is delicious and versatile. Check out the recipe we found below to get you started on your love of beetroot!
https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/beetroot-curry/
