Beetroot is a Super Food for Your Brain

Beets on the radio

On a recent post by Jacaranda FM, South Africa's biggest and independent radio station listed three superfoods that are good for your brain. Among the list are Blueberries, Salmon and of course Beetroot.

Healthline: The nitrates in beets may improve brain function by promoting the dilation of blood vessels and thus increasing blood flow to the brain

Beets are a great source of fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, calcium, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and K. They contain high levels of nitrate, which improves circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain. This makes beets a superfood for your brain.

Thomsen Ferreira explains. “That can help with blood pressure and may also improve athletic performance and brain function.”

Beets for cardiovascular health

Beetroot is a root vegetable packed with antioxidants that help your body get rid of toxins in your blood. Nitrates found in beetroot are also useful for your brain-boosting blood flow.

WebMD: Beet juice may boost stamina, improve blood flow, and help lower blood pressure, some research shows.

Clearly, an essential benefit for good mental health. In addition, according to Dr. Jockers, beets help prevent the onset of dementia for the elderly. Beetroot also contains the nutrient choline, which helps with brain memory. Additionally, studies have shown that beetroot can also help fetal brain development for pregnant women.

Cleveland Clinic: “Beets are unique for their cardiovascular and heart health benefits,” says registered dietitian Sarah Thomsen Ferreira, RD.

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