Beetroots Part two (2)

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Beet juice can also have a positive effect on the body during exercise. A recent study showed six days of beet juice enhanced overall physical performance and heart functioning during exercise.

In a 2009 study, researchers found nitrates enabled people to exercise up to 16% longer because of nitrates' ability to reduce oxygen uptake, making exercise less tiring.

Eating beets won’t give you the same quantity of nitrates as beet juice because the cooking process deteriorates some of the nitrates, but it certainly is good for your health, says American Dietetic Association spokeswoman Marjorie Nolan, MS, RD.

Study researcher Professor Andy Jones - an adviser to top UK athlete Paula Radcliffe - said: "We were amazed by the effects of beetroot juice on oxygen uptake because these effects cannot be achieved by any other known means, including training.

"I am sure professional and amateur athletes will be interested in the results of this research.

"I am also keen to explore the relevance of the findings to those people who suffer from poor fitness and may be able to use dietary supplements to help them go about their daily lives."

Professor John Brewer, an expert on sports science at the University of Bedfordshire, said: "These findings are potentially exciting for many people involved in sport and exercise, but will almost certainly require further more extensive studies before the exact benefits and mechanisms are understood.

"We must also remember that exercise and training and a sensible diet will always remain as the essential ingredients for a balanced and healthy lifestyle."

Wow this makes  us take another look at the funny looking red bulb or orange and what it can do for ones health talk about eye opening. I know for a fact that this funny looking vegetable goes unnoticed and its time to give it a place in the group of super foods.

Here are some Health benefits of the Beet

1.Beet juice is a great liver cleanser and thins the bile for protection against gallstone formation.
2.Beet juice is highly alkaline and so is excellent for improving the pH of the body. This is especially helpful for people suffering with acidity.
3.Heart protrection by improving cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
4.Beets are rich in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron and Potassium.
5. Raw beets are an excellent source of folates; contains about 109 mcg/100 g ( Provides 27% of RDA). However, extensive cooking may significantly depletes its level in food. Folates are necessary for DNA synthesis in the cells. When given during peri-conception period folates can prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
6.It contains significant amounts of vitamin-C, one of the powerful natural antioxidant which helps body scavenge deleterious free radicals one of the reasons for cancers development.
7.Good for liver: Betaines contained in the beet juice stimulates the functions of liver.
8.In ancient times Beetroot was used to cure fever and constipation. In the Middle Ages, beetroot was also used as a remedy for digestive disorders
9.Beet leaves are also good for curing wounds.
10.Kidney and Gall bladder ailments: Beets juice mixed with carrot juice is excellent for curing ailments related to kidney and gall bladder. This is also a great health benefit of beets.

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