{"product_id":"beet-root","title":"Beet Root","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_body\" id=\"TOC_TITLE_1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeetroots, commonly known as beets, are a popular root vegetable used in many cuisines around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and plant compounds, some of which have medicinal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, they are delicious and easy to add to your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_2\" class=\"chartbeat-section\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"css-5r4717\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Many Nutrients in Few Calories\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_body\" id=\"TOC_TITLE_2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets boast an impressive nutritional profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are low in calories, yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all the vitamins and minerals that you need (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/nutritiondata.self.com\/facts\/vegetables-and-vegetable-products\/2349\/2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an overview of the nutrients found in a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked beetroot (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/nutritiondata.self.com\/facts\/vegetables-and-vegetable-products\/2349\/2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4% of the RDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets also contain inorganic nitrates and pigments, both of which are plant compounds that have a number of health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets are loaded with vitamins and minerals and low in calories and fat. They also contain inorganic nitrates and pigments, both of which have a number of health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"css-11k39sg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-rp3d6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-fwihi8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_3\" class=\"chartbeat-section\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"css-5r4717\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Help Keep Blood Pressure in Check\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_body\" id=\"TOC_TITLE_3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart disease, including heart attacks, heart failure and stroke, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd high blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for the development of these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that beets can significantly lower blood pressure by up to 4–10 mmHg over a period of only a few hours (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18250365\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23884387\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23231777\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect appears to be greater for systolic blood pressure, or pressure when your heart contracts, rather than diastolic blood pressure, or pressure when your heart is relaxed. The effect may also be stronger for raw beets than cooked beets (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23596162\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2839282\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19661447\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27278926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blood pressure-lowering effects are likely due to the high concentration of nitrates in beets. In your body,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/are-nitrates-and-nitrites-harmful\"\u003edietary nitrates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare converted into nitric oxide, a molecule that dilates blood vessels, causing blood pressure to drop (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15223073\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood nitrate levels remain elevated for about six hours after eating dietary nitrate. Therefore, beets only have a temporary effect on blood pressure, and regular consumption is required to experience long-term reductions in blood pressure (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4288952\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets contain a high concentration of nitrates, which have a blood pressure-lowering effect. This may lead to a reduced risk of heart attacks, heart failure and stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-20w1gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1sq15os\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1hjaa0k\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-google-query-id=\"CIyrneaQ2_ACFToVswAdbFIP6g\" class=\"css-1qo24qk\" data-ad=\"true\" data-adbridg-ad-class=\"inline1\" id=\"inline1__slot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/4788\/hl\/pagenumber1\/DLB2_0__container__\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Can Improve Athletic Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_body\" id=\"TOC_TITLE_4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral studies suggest that dietary nitrates may enhance athletic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, beets are often used by athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrates appear to affect physical performance by improving the efficiency of mitochondria, which are responsible for producing energy in your cells (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21284982\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e11\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"instafresh","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44521393914113,"sku":"vbr","price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7984\/6657\/files\/Picture1_1ee9a7c7-055e-441e-a689-a0197d6b167f.jpg?v=1709393261","url":"https:\/\/worldfoodsmart.com\/products\/beet-root","provider":"instafresh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}