{"id":3995,"date":"2022-03-17T14:50:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T14:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globaldiabetesinitiatives.com\/?p=3995"},"modified":"2023-07-20T14:20:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T14:20:32","slug":"high-blood-pressure-and-diabetes-try-beetroot-and-cure-it-at-once","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globaldiabetesinitiatives.com\/high-blood-pressure-and-diabetes-try-beetroot-and-cure-it-at-once\/","title":{"rendered":"High Blood Pressure And Diabetes? Try Beetroot And Cure It At Once"},"content":{"rendered":"
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High Blood Pressure And Diabetes? Try Beetroot And Cure It At Once<\/h1>\n
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This popularly vegetable called Beetroot is packed with essential vitamins, minerals and plant compounds, some of which have amazing medicinal properties.<\/div>\n
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Beetroot scientifically called Beta vulgaris is touted as one of the healthiest vegetables that belong to the Chenopodiaceae family.<\/div>\n
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The red-coloured vegetable is famously known as beet, red beet, garden beet or table beet.<\/div>\n
It is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various health conditions such as lowering blood pressure, reducing diabetes risk and improving memory.<\/div>\n
Beetroot is by nature red in colour because of a pigment called betalain, which is why it is mostly used as a food colourant.<\/div>\n
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Beetroots has a chock-full of nutrients and beneficial flavonoids called anthocyanins.<\/div>\n
They are a popular root vegetable used in many cuisines around the world.<\/div>\n
It is packed with relevant vitamins, minerals and plant compounds, some of which have medicinal properties.<\/div>\n
What is more, they are delicious and easy to add to your diet.<\/div>\n
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Provided below are the eight health benefits of beetroots:<\/div>\n
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Aid in weight loss:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Beetroots are low in calories and consist of water and fibre, which make them an ideal vegetable for losing weight.<\/div>\n
Fibre is known to accelerate weight loss by suppressing your appetite and making you feel full for a longer period of time, thus reducing your overall calorie intake.<\/div>\n
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It Lowers blood pressure:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Beetroots contain nitrates, which increases blood flow in the body. Nitrates are converted into nitric oxide, a molecule that expands the blood vessels and this, in turn, reduces blood pressure.<\/div>\n
A study indicated that drinking beetroot juice can aid in lowering blood pressure levels.<\/div>\n
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It Promotes heart health:<\/strong><\/div>\n
Beetroots can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke due to the presence of nitrates. In addition, the fibre present in beetroots reduces cholesterol and triglyceride level by increasing the HDL (good) cholesterol in the body.<\/div>\n
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It Improves brain health:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The presence of nitrates in beetroots may improve mental and cognitive function.<\/div>\n
The nitrates in beetroots dilate the blood vessels which increases blood flow to the brain, thus improving brain function and reducing the risk of dementia in older adults.<\/div>\n
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It Fights inflammation:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Beetroots contain betalains, which are known to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties.<\/div>\n
Taking this vegetable will help decrease pain and discomfort linked to inflammation.<\/div>\n
This vegetable possesses a significant amount of iron, an essential mineral that increases haemoglobin levels in the blood and prevents the development of anaemia.<\/div>\n
The vegetable also contains vitamin C, which is known to absorb iron better.<\/div>\n
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