What is beetroot?

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Portion Size	136 g

Amount Per Portion	58
Calories

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2 g	0 %

sodium 106 mg	5 %

Total Carbohydrate 13 g	5 %

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g	14 %

sugar 9.2 g

protein 2.2 g	4 %

vitamin D 0mcg	0 %

calcium 22mg	2 %

iron 1.1mg	6 %

potassium 442mg	9 %

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

GENERAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEET ROOT

1. Helps lower blood pressure

Beet juice may help lower your blood pressure. Researchers found that people who drank 250 milliliters (or about 8.4 ounces) of beet juice daily lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Nitrates, compounds in beet juice that convert into nitric oxide in the blood and help widen and relax blood vessels, are thought to be the cause.

2. Improves exercise stamina

Drinking beetroot juice helps in giving more stamina.

3. May improve muscle power in people with heart failure

Results of a 2015 study suggest further benefits of the nitrates in beet juice. The study showed that people with heart failure experienced a 13 percent increase in muscle power 2 hours after drinking beet juice.

4. Helps you maintain a healthy weight

Straight beet juice is low in calories and has virtually no fat. It’s a great option for your morning smoothie. It’ll give you a nutrient and energy boost as you start your day.The 5 Best Foods to Eat When You’re Sick

6. May prevent cancer

Beets get their rich color from betalians, which are water-soluble antioxidants. Betalians have chemo-preventive abilities against some cancer cell lines.

Betalians are thought to be free radical scavengers that help find and destroy unstable cells in the body.

7. Good source of potassium

Beets are a good source of potassium, a mineral and electrolyte that helps nerves and muscles function properly. Drinking beet juice in moderation can help keep your potassium levels optimal.

If potassium levels get too low, fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramps can occur. Very low potassium may lead to life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms.

8. Good source of other minerals

Your body can’t function properly without essential minerals. Some minerals boost your immune system, while others support healthy bones and teeth.

Besides potassium, beet juice provides:

9. Good source for nerves

Folate is a B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects. It may also decrease your risk for having a premature baby.

Beet juice is a good source of folate. If you’re of childbearing age, adding folate supports you more.

10. Supports your liver

You may develop a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease if your liver becomes overloaded due to the following factors:

a poor diet
excessive alcohol consumption
exposure to toxic substances
sedentary lifestyle

The antioxidant betaine potentially helps prevent or reduce fatty deposits in the liver. Betaine may also help protect your liver from toxins.

11. May reduce cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol, consider adding beet juice to your diet.

Researchers believe beetroot’s cholesterol-lowering potential is likely due to its phytonutrients, such as flavonoids.

HEALTH BENEFITS IN PREGNANCY

1. Aids Fetal development

2.promotes healthy hair

3.promotes vitamin c

4.helps in preventing fetal defect.

HEALTH BENEFITS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS

These veggies are full of beta carotene, which you will need in abundance during lactation. Carrots also contain phytoestrogen. Beets are a great source of iron and other minerals. Many mothers suffer from low iron after giving birth, so beets are a great way to help get back to a healthy level.

HEALTH IN BENEFITS IN KIDS

1. Beets prevent several disease common on children such as diarrhoea.

2.Beets helps in reducing Anemia.

3.Beets promotes digestion in children.

4.Beets improves child immunity.