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AMAZING NEWS By<br />
Maureen Farrar<br />
HOT<br />
INGREDIENT<br />
spotlight<br />
beets<br />
These ruby gems are enjoying a much-deserved place as the centerpiece<br />
of a healthy diet. They're also packed with powerful health benefits<br />
Beetroots, commonly known as beets, are packed with essential<br />
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that may help lower blood<br />
pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, boost stamina, and<br />
support brain and bone health. Even better, they’re delicious and<br />
easy to add to your diet. Check out the amazing benefits of this<br />
ruby red veggie.<br />
HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANTS: Beets are naturally high in phytonutrients,<br />
antioxidants, vitamins, and trace minerals. Antioxidants help<br />
neutralize free radicals, preventing damage to your cells.<br />
This protects against illnesses such as cancer, autoimmune<br />
disorders, aging, and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative<br />
diseases. Beets are also high in betalains, a family of natural<br />
pigments that give beets their color and are thought to be<br />
responsible for protecting against certain cancers and diseases.<br />
FIGHT INFLAMMATION: Inflammation is a normal response by the<br />
immune system that helps protect the body against infection.<br />
However, research has proven that chronic inflammation may<br />
contribute to conditions like heart disease, cancer, and even<br />
obesity. Since our diets are high in sugar and processed foods,<br />
foods like beets can keep inflammation in check. Studies show<br />
that beetroot supplementation can reduce oxidative stress and<br />
inflammation in rats. Human studies also confirmed that both<br />
cooked beets and beetroot juice were able to lower levels of<br />
inflammatory markers in people with high blood pressure.<br />
IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE: Beets are high in nitrates, and<br />
studies show that this naturally occurring chemical in foods is<br />
converted to nitric oxide when consumed, improving athletic<br />
performance. Research shows that nitric oxide increases<br />
blood flow, improves lung function, and strengthens muscle<br />
contractions. This contributes to improved cardiorespiratory<br />
endurance and performance. Studies have shown that athletes<br />
were able to maintain exercise intensity 60–80 percent longer<br />
after supplementing with beet juice.<br />
INCREASE WEIGHT LOSS: Beets are loaded with fiber, which<br />
keeps you feeling fuller throughout the day. Each cup of beets<br />
contains 3.8 grams of fiber, which<br />
is 15 percent of your recommended<br />
eat the beet<br />
Here are four supplements you can’t beat:<br />
• Dynamic Health Certified Organic Beetroot Juice<br />
• Flora Red Beet Crystals<br />
• HNS Nu Therapy Power Beets<br />
• Superfoods by MRM Raw Organic Red Beet Powder<br />
daily intake. One study showed<br />
that subjects who increased fiber<br />
intake by 14 grams per day led to a<br />
10 percent decrease in daily calorie<br />
intake, which led to increased<br />
weight loss.<br />
AMAZING WELLNESS | WINTER <strong>2019</strong> 13
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