Another compound, betalain (the pigment that makes beets red), acts as a powerful antioxidant. Research in Food Chemistry and Nutrients suggests these pigments help the body deal with daily oxidative stress better than many other vegetables.
7 Science-Backed Changes People Notice When They Eat Beets Regularly
Here’s what tends to happen when adults add about 1–2 cups of beets (cooked, raw, or juiced) most days of the week:
Better morning energy — Many report feeling less “foggy” because improved blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients more efficiently.
More stable blood pressure readings — Multiple clinical trials (including a 2018 meta-analysis in Journal of Nutrition) found an average drop of 4–10 mmHg in people who consumed beet nitrate daily for a few weeks.
asier workouts — Athletes and weekend warriors often notice they can go a little longer before feeling winded. A 2021 review in Sports Medicine confirmed beetroot improves exercise efficiency.
Brighter skin tone over time — The antioxidants and improved micro-circulation give many people that subtle “healthy glow.”
Better digestion — Beets are high in fiber and glutamine, which support regular bowel movements and gut-lining health.
Lower markers of inflammation — Studies using blood tests show reductions in C-reactive protein when beets are part of the diet.
That surprising benefit almost no one mentions… (we’ll get to it in just a moment).
But that’s still only part of the story.
How to Add Beets to Your Day Without Feeling Like You’re on a “Diet”
The good news? You don’t have to choke down
plain steamed beets every night. Here are easy, delicious ways real people do it:
Wash, wrap whole beets in foil, roast 45–60 min at 400 °F (200 °C). Peel when cool, slice, and keep in the fridge for the week.
5-minute beet smoothie
1 small cooked beet + 1 banana + handful spinach + Greek yogurt + splash of orange juice. Tastes like fruit punch.
asier workouts — Athletes and weekend warriors often notice they can go a little longer before feeling winded. A 2021 review in Sports Medicine confirmed beetroot improves exercise efficiency.
Brighter skin tone over time — The antioxidants and improved micro-circulation give many people that subtle “healthy glow.”
Better digestion — Beets are high in fiber and glutamine, which support regular bowel movements and gut-lining health.
Lower markers of inflammation — Studies using blood tests show reductions in C-reactive protein when beets are part of the diet.
That surprising benefit almost no one mentions… (we’ll get to it in just a moment).
But that’s still only part of the story.
How to Add Beets to Your Day Without Feeling Like You’re on a “Diet”
The good news? You don’t have to choke down
plain steamed beets every night. Here are easy, delicious ways real people do it:
Wash, wrap whole beets in foil, roast 45–60 min at 400 °F (200 °C). Peel when cool, slice, and keep in the fridge for the week.
5-minute beet smoothie
1 small cooked beet + 1 banana + handful spinach + Greek yogurt + splash of orange juice. Tastes like fruit punch.
asier workouts — Athletes and weekend warriors often notice they can go a little longer before feeling winded. A 2021 review in Sports Medicine confirmed beetroot improves exercise efficiency.
Brighter skin tone over time — The antioxidants and improved micro-circulation give many people that subtle “healthy glow.”
Better digestion — Beets are high in fiber and glutamine, which support regular bowel movements and gut-lining health.
Lower markers of inflammation — Studies using blood tests show reductions in C-reactive protein when beets are part of the diet.
That surprising benefit almost no one mentions… (we’ll get to it in just a moment).
But that’s still only part of the story.
How to Add Beets to Your Day Without Feeling Like You’re on a “Diet”
The good news? You don’t have to choke down
plain steamed beets every night. Here are easy, delicious ways real people do it:
Wash, wrap whole beets in foil, roast 45–60 min at 400 °F (200 °C). Peel when cool, slice, and keep in the fridge for the week.
5-minute beet smoothie
1 small cooked beet + 1 banana + handful spinach + Greek yogurt + splash of orange juice. Tastes like fruit punch.
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