Why You Should Add Beet Juice Powder to Your Daily Routine
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Yes, we all know about the resveratrol in red wine, but what about something with arguably more health benefits?There’s a good chance that you have seen some things recently about beet juice powder and the little powerhouse it is!
Even if you hate beets, adding the powder to a glass of water or a smoothie is a good way to get the nutrition and health benefits into your diet. Because as it turns out, even if you hate the taste of beets, the juice can be even better for you than the root veggie itself!
And beet juice powder is even easier, since it takes less or no room in the fridge. So let’s dig into why you should consider adding beet juice into your daily rotation. No pun intended.
I first got hooked on beet juice powder because of the liver benefits I read about when building a nutritional plan after I got out of the hospital for a liver virus.
Anything that can baby your liver, whether you have issues with it or not, is great. As it turns out, your liver is pretty quintessential to your nutrient storage and fat burning and hair health and overall health (read why in my post Supercharge Your Fat Burning with This Organ).
Beet juice helps prevent and reduce fatty deposits in your liver and reduces oxidative stress (in other words, inflammation), in addition to aiding in detoxifying.
And if you want more about detox helpers for your liver (and entire body), read more about chlorophyll drops here.
Another reason you may have read about beet juice/beet juice powder is its blood pressure/heart/cholesterol benefits.
As it turns out, there are nitrates (as opposed to nitrites, which are the bad preservative yuckies in deli meats) in beet juice, which become nitric oxide in your blood. This in turn helps relax and widen your blood vessels. This increase in nitric oxide provides a variety of benefits:
1. Lower blood pressure.
2. Better endurance during workouts.
3. More energy without caffeine.
In addition to the nitrates, the dark red/purple of the vegetable means it is brimming with antioxidants that fight cancer by destroying free radicals. And also lower cholesterol. Remember, the darker the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more antioxidants it has! Beets are the jewel-iest of jewel tones!
Finally, let’s discuss the minerals in beets:
1. Potassium: can help prevent muscle cramps during exercise and counteract sodium.
2. Iron: if you’re anemic (or vegetarian), it is always good to find more sources of iron.
3. Magnesium: so many of us have problems sleeping, and upping your magnesium uptake is associated with higher quality sleep.
4. Zinc: this little nugget aids immunity, so whether it is a cold, the flu, or covid you are fighting, zinc is something you need.
If this has you wanting to try beet juice powder, you have three great options for trying it: powder to mix into water or a smoothie, capsules, and chews.
If you want to go the powder route, I love this one on Amazon (and $30 for almost 2 months of daily product is pretty affordable). And if you aren’t a huge fan of the taste of beets, the black cherry flavor is a nice touch.
For easier mixing, I also recommend using a shaker or regular bottle for the best consistency (remember that you can also use this for protein shakes).
If you aren’t sold on mixing a powder into your drink, you can also try a daily chew or a capsule. Whether powder or chew, it is something you should consider adding to your daily vitamin routine!
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