What are beets? What kind of vegetable are they? What are the health benefits of their notable component, nitrates?

Beets are gaining attention among health and beauty enthusiasts, as well as athletes. Known for their vibrant red color, beets are highly nutritious and cherished as a superfood.

This article will explain what beets are, introduce the health benefits of their notable component, "nitrate," and also present products from SUNSHINE JUICE that feature beets!

What are Beets? The Superfood Known as "Edible Blood Transfusion"

Beets are a vegetable that has recently become more common in supermarkets.

However, they may still be an unfamiliar vegetable to many.

While they resemble red turnips in shape, they are a root vegetable of the amaranth family, like spinach.

Known as "edible blood transfusions," they are recognized as a highly nutritious super vegetable, especially rich in iron, folic acid, potassium, and various vitamins.

Additionally, their vivid red color comes from betacyanin, a type of polyphenol pigment, which has strong antioxidant effects, making it beneficial for anti-aging and preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

What are the Amazing Effects of "Nitrate" (Nitric Acid) in Beets, Which is Attracting Global Attention?

The component of beets that is attracting particular interest in sports and medical fields is "nitrate" (nitric acid).

Nitrate, abundantly found in beets, helps produce "nitric oxide (NO)," which dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.

The discovery that nitric oxide has a vasodilating effect in the body (previously thought to be a toxic exhaust gas) led to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998, which may be one of the reasons why beets gained attention as a "miracle vegetable."

Furthermore, in addition to preventing arteriosclerosis and blood clots, improved blood flow due to nitrate efficiently delivers oxygen to every part of the body, reducing fatigue and increasing endurance. This is why it is used to enhance athletic performance and accelerate recovery in patients after surgery.

SUNSHINE JUICE also sells products featuring beets!

The juice "Refresh Beets" uses beets.

It's a blend of beets and apples, topped with the superfood "maca," known for its revitalizing effects and ability to balance hormones.

It is recommended for fatigue recovery and anemia prevention, and also as a recovery juice for athletes.

Shizen Remedy [Beets] Recovery

Shizen Remedy allow you to easily charge up with plant power anytime, anywhere.

Since they are individually packaged, they can be carried in a pocket or pouch, making them particularly popular among hikers, mountain climbers, and marathon runners recently.

This product uses finely powdered domestic beets, which can be dissolved in hot water, cold water, or juice, or incorporated into smoothies and soups. It can also be dissolved in plant-based milk to make a latte, offering a direct way to experience the benefits of beets.

If you're feeling a bit tired, looking to improve athletic performance, speed up recovery, or are prone to anemia.

Please give it a try.

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