6 Reasons to Eat Beets and How ‘Love Beets All’ Smoothie Can Help
Disclosure: I received Love Beets All samples to assess. All opinions are my own.
Beets are like nature’s candy – they’re so sweet and delicious. But unlike real candy, beets are way more nutritious. Beets provide a wide range of health benefits.
Top Reason to Eat Beets
- Nutrients and Fiber – Beets contain high levels of immune-boosting vitamin C and fiber. They also include essential minerals like potassium (for healthy nerve and muscle function) and manganese (good for bones, liver, kidneys, and pancreas). For pregnant women, beets contain essential B vitamin folate which helps lessen the risk of birth defects.
- Inflammation Reducer – Beets represent a unique source of the nutrient betaine which helps protects cells, proteins, and enzymes from environmental stress. Beets can help fight inflammation, protect internal organs, improve vascular risk factors, enhance performance, and likely help prevent numerous chronic diseases.
- Anti-Cancer Properties – Beets are crimson in color due to powerful phytonutrients which may help ward off cancer. Research has shown that beet root extract reduced multi-organ tumor formations in various animal models when administered in drinking water. Researchers are studying how this can be applied for use in treating human pancreatic, breast, and prostate cancers.
- Blood Pressure Reducer– Nitrates naturally occur in beets which then convert into nitric oxide. This in turn helps to dilate blood vessels, thus improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure in just a matter of hours. One study discovered that drinking a glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4-5 points.
- Stamina Booster – Drinking beet juice can increase stamina. The benefits stem from the beets’ nitrates turning into nitric oxide; this may reduce the oxygen cost of low-intensity exercise and enhance tolerance to high-intensity exercise.
- Detoxification Support – Beets support detoxification and helps to purify the blood and liver. The betalin pigments in beets supports the body’s Phase 2 detoxification process. So when broken down, toxins are bound to other molecules so they can be excreted from the body.
Now that you know why beets are good for the body, here’s how to get your hands on some. Love Beets All, the newest smoothie flavor from Brigette’s Naturally, combines a unique blend of beet, organic kale, apples, mango, cinnamon, and chia seeds. It also contains organic apple cider vinegar which offers its own host of health benefits. Love Beets All is a great way to drink greens, veggies, and fruit for the day.
I tried Love Beets All as a breakfast replacement and a snack in the afternoon. The smoothies can also be used as a 5-day cleanse. The refreshing drink tasted delicious, and I was happy that there were only 140 calories per 16 oz. meal-sized bottle (8 oz. snack-sized bottles are also available). The drink is definitely pulpy (make sure to shake before drinking), but that’s where all the nutrition is and it didn’t diminish the taste.
Each bottle of Love Beets All is packed with fresh organic kale even though it’s not obvious since the drink is a crimson color (great for kids who avoid green veggies). The smoothie is also high in immune-boosting vitamin C (50% of daily RDI), vitamin A (60% of daily RDI), and calcium (12% of daily RDI). It has 6g of fiber per bottle fiber (24% of daily RDI) and provides protein (4g per bottle) and Real Food Nutrients: Vitamins A, C, K, B12, B6, Calcium, Iron, and Omega 3 fatty acids.
I love that there’s no added sugar — it’s not made with sugary fruit juices mixed with purees or concentrates like with many other products. There’s also no preservatives, artificial colors or artificial flavors. It’s non-GMO, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free, too.
Love Beets All is part of the larger Kale Power line of whole food smoothies from Brigette’s Naturally. The smoothies are sold by the pack on the Brigette’s Naturally website or on Amazon and are delivered to your doorstep. The price of these smoothies reflect the natural whole foods ingredients, exceptional health benefits, and cold-blended and cold-pressured processing that many mass-produced smoothie brands skip — choosing instead to use less healthy filler ingredients.
For more information, please visit www.getgreensmoothies.com.
Kale Power Images and Beets Benefits Source: Brigette’s Naturally Beet Image: freedigitalphotos.net
