Dietitian-endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences, as well as weight loss expert Natalya Fadeeva spoke about the beneficial properties of beets, why this vegetable should be included in the diet of everyone. Beetroot is a valuable root vegetable, which contains a lot of dietary plant fibers (hemicellulose, fiber, pectin), which helps cleanse the intestines and normalize stools in case of constipation, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old.. net According to the doctor, beets are a source of vitamin C, P, B vitamins, carotene and betaine, especially a lot of these vitamins are found in young root vegetables and beet leaves, in addition, this root crop contains a lot of micro and macro elements: potassium, iron, calcium.

It also contains antioxidants: quercetin, chlorogenic and caffeic acids, glycosides, kaempferol, as well as up to 7-8% sucrose, which gives the beets a sweet taste.. The dye betaine helps lower blood cholesterol.. Beets have diuretic, choleretic and laxative properties.. In diseases of the cardiovascular system, it has antiarrhythmic and antiatherosclerotic effects, Fadeeva said..

She added that as a detox, this vegetable helps to remove salts of heavy metals (lead, mercury, tin), toxins, toxic substances and radionuclides, therefore it is necessarily included in the diet in hazardous industries, and also contributes to the prevention and treatment of cancer, especially intestinal cancer..

" For those who are overweight, it is better to use raw beets in salads, as they have a low glycemic index, or mix them with other vegetables.. Boiled beets are more useful for chronic diseases of the digestive system,"

We suggest you familiarize yourself with the five useful properties of beets.

Beets are good for the heart.

Beetroot helps to reduce triglyceride levels, a large amount of which usually leads to serious heart health problems, and " Adding Beetroot to Your Diet May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease. In addition, the betaine contained in the root crop reduces the level of homocysteine, which negatively affects the condition of the blood vessels.. And according to this study, drinking beetroot juice lowers blood pressure..

Beets increase stamina.

How often do you have to leave a workout due to the fact that there is not enough strength for the fourth or even the third exercise? Beetroot can make the difference: Drinking beetroot juice before a workout gives you more energy and thus increases your workout time by 16%, according to a study..

Beets are rich in natural nitrates, which are converted to nitric oxide in the body.. Nitric oxide, in turn, expands the walls of blood vessels, which means that more oxygen enters the body.. This results in more energy being generated.. In addition, beets contain carbohydrates, which are a real fuel for training and other physical activities..

Beets reduce the risk of birth defects.

Pregnant women should reconsider their diet and be sure to include beets in it (if it is suddenly not there yet). Beets are an excellent source of folic acid, which women need throughout pregnancy.. Folic acid is directly involved in the formation of the fetal spine. Folic acid deficiency can lead to neural tube defects..

Beets prevent inflammation.

Beets contain betaine, a nutrient that protects cells, proteins, and enzymes from environmental damage.. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, betaine prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the body, protects internal organs from this, and also helps to avoid the occurrence of chronic diseases..

Beets inhibit the development of dementia.

Blood flow to certain areas of the brain decreases over the years, which leads to a slowdown in the process of cognition, and then, possibly, dementia.. Scientists from Wake Forest University found that beetroot juice improves oxygen supply to the brain and blood flow, and thus inhibits the development of dementia in older people..

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