The Health Benefits of Beetroot

11th October 2014

By Trinity Bourne
Contributing Writer for Wake Up World
Hailed as a superfood, the humble beetroot (also known as beet) is a little treasure trove of health
affirming goodness. It seems that a lot of people never venture further than pickled beetroot not
realising that there is a whole culinary beetroot world out there waiting to be discovered. Beets come in
different colours (like white and orange), although they are most commonly known for their deep
reddish/purple colour. The unique, earthy tap roots are the part that people most often eat, yet it is useful
to know that the green leaves are totally edible and filled with beneficial nutrients too. In this article I am
going to explore some of the most celebrated health benefits of this wonderful plant food.
Health benefits of beetroot
1. Helps to lower blood pressure
Studies suggest that people with high blood pressure (hypertension) show a significant decrease in blood
pressure after drinking beetroot juice. Experts report that the nitrates present in beetroot may cause the
blood pressure to decrease. The nitrates convert to nitric oxide which increases oxygen in the blood
and subsequently helps to relax the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow with greater ease.
2. Rich in essential nutrients
Beetroot is high in:
Folate (folic acid/B9) essential for DNA synthesis and repair
Manganese for skin & bone health; blood sugar management; protection against free-radicals
Potassium helpful for blood pressure regulation and kidney health
Vitamin C powerful anti-oxidant; helpful for wound healing; blood sugar regulator
Beetroot also has good levels of zinc, iron and copper for maintaining general healthy body
function.
3. Anti-cancer benefits
Encouraging studies on human tumor cells show that the betanin pigment from beetroot can reduce tumor
growth in colon, stomach, nerve, breast and testicular tissues.
4. Supports healthy liver function
Betanin helps to protect the liver by preventing the build up of fatty deposits, encouraging bile stimulation
and acting as a powerful anti-oxidant. It is said to help the liver get rid of toxins, supporting its natural
function as an organ of detoxification, helping to eliminate harmful substances from the body.
5. Helps energy levels and physical endurance
A fascinating study on the effect of nitrate from beetroot juice found that people who drank the juice
showed a significant increase in physical tolerance and stamina.
6. Super anti-oxidant properties
Beetroot is high in glutathione, polyphenols and betalains, which all have excellent anti-oxidant
properties. Anti-oxidants play a key role in prevention of most chronic diseases, due to their ability to
counteract the effects of free radical damage on human tissue.
About the author:
Trinity is an experienced, empathic energy worker and the author of Trinitys
Conscious Kitchen, a recipe book designed to inspire the soul through conscious
vegan, wheat-free cuisine.
Around 18 years ago, during a profound spiritual awakening, the world around her
shattered. She became engulfed in a white, universal, timeless, formless light until
nothing else existed other than the nameless truth at the core of all sentient beings. During this life-
changing experience Trinity experienced the soul of all other sentient beings, trees, creatures, people as
one pulsating energy. Transcending her into a higher realm of unity and oneness, this experience imparted
a divine energy that she has been sharing through spiritual work ever since. She has integrated a wide
variety of multidimensional gifts, and works hand in hand with the Angelic Realms, guided by a deep
compassion for the Earth and environment.
Understanding that the energy of our food directly impacts sentient life on all levels, Trinity
founded Trinitys Conscious Kitchen, a website devoted to inspiring the soul through conscious vegan
cuisine. She is the co-founder of the Openhand Foundation, an organisation dedicated to the evolution of
humankind. She works as the divine complement to her soul mate Open to help facilitate the global
Ascension process and feels incredibly blessed to be of divine service.