Written By: Debjani Arora | Published : February 12, 2016 5:57 PM IST
It is true that what you eat can help heal your heart, especially, if you are suffering from a heart condition that needs you to watch your diet meticulously. Including beetroots in your daily diet can actually work wonders in keeping your heart healthy and boost blood circulation. The nitrates present in beetroots act as the main element in helping you up your heart-quotient. Here are 10 ways to keep your heart healthy.
How beetroot helps
The nitrates present in the vegetable helps the blood vessels to dilate and thus help in improving circulation. In turn, they also strengthen the muscles of the heart and help to enhance the pumping action. In fact, regular intake of beetroot juice helps to lower blood pressure and also delay the onset of other cardiovascular diseases. Here are 12 symptoms of low blood pressure that you should know.
Why to opt for beetroot juice
While you can eat the whole vegetable to reap its amazing benefits, drinking beetroot juice is the best form to have it. A study confirmed that drinking beetroot juice extracted from 500 gm of the vegetable for two weeks in a row can lower high blood pressure within six hours of consuming the same [1]. However, that isn t the only reason to consume beetroot juice. Regular consumption can also help you beat erectile dysfunction, purify blood and keep your brain from falling prey to premature ageing. Here are six other ways in which a glass of beetroot juice can help you.
How to prepare a glass of fresh beetroot juice
Take two medium sized beetroots, wash them thoroughly and peel. Put them into a blender and blend at high speed. Remove the juice in a glass and drink. If you wish you can also squeeze half of a lemon to enhance the taste.
Reference
Coles, L. T., & Clifton, P. M. (2012). Effect of beetroot juice on lowering blood pressure in free-living, disease-free adults: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Nutr J, 11(106), 10-1186.
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