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5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEETROOT


  • Detoxification Process : It acts as a detox by excreting all unwanted chemicals from the blood and liver.
  • Fights Inflammation : Beets contain betaine(a nutient that protects cells,proteins and enzymes) that help prevent inflammatory conditions such as Osteoporosis.
  • Lower Blood Pressure : Beet juice can help lower blood pressure within the shortest possible time.A glass of beet juice lowers the systolic pressure by an average of 4-5 points due to its high content of nitrates.
  • Anti -Cancer Properties : the powerful phytonutrients that give the beet their deep crimson colour will help to ward off cancer cells in the breast, prostate and pancrease.
  • Immune Booster: It contains alot of nutrients such as vitamin C,vitamin B Folates,Manganese,Potassium and Fibre which helps in the proper functioning of the body

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