Let’s not BEET around the bush, you need BEETS in your life!

Today, when you hear the word beats, you immediately think of the Beats headphones but no matter how good those beats sound, the power of Beets, the vegetable is ten fold. Why?

Beets are veggies that have tons of nutrients like B vitamins, Vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and more etc. Since they are full of nitrates, they can help with blood pressure regulation as the nitrates convert to nitrous oxide and therefore allowing more oxygen to get into your bloodstream. Because of the nutrients in beets and the presence of nitrates, beets can be used for detoxing as well as keeping you full due to their fiber content.

Are you an athlete? Like to exercise? Did you know beets can be used by athletes to get that nitrous oxide boost to propel them through the workout via natural means thanks to the nitrates in them. Since beets have potassium in them, they can also help regulate your heart health and this is also another reason athletes take them. If you are looking to mix up your preworkout drink, give beet powder a shot and see if you notice a significant improvement.

Beets also have folic acid so that can help women with prenatal care as numerous studies have shown what happens when the adequate amount of folic acid is not received during pregnancy. Plus, like chocolate and oysters, beets are considered an aphrodisiac so if the health benefits don’t intrigue you perhaps this will.

Where can you buy beets? Top choices for beets include your local farmer’s market, WholeFoods, and various other grocery stories but we often don’t have time to cook and need something on-the-go so there are numerous options for this too. From beet powders as seen below in the pic to packaged beets to juices, there is a product out there that you will like. If you don’t know if you would like these products, remember you can always buy a powder or juice that has beets and other greens that you prefer. Most versions of beet powders are available to purchase both in-store as well as on Amazon and other online retailers. Always look for products that have 100% beet powder and no added sugar to get the most benefit from beets.

How much and how many times should you consume beets is up to the individual. Caution must be taken if your body cannot process the oxalic acid that beets have because if your body cannot break it down, then it could result in kidney stones and other health problems.

Disclaimer: this is an opinion post and should not be taken as an endorsement or lack of for any product by me or my employer.