Tag: beetroot
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Beetroot – Your best shot at a healthier heart
A new study by scientists at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, has shown that drinking just two nitrate-rich 7cl concentrated beetroot shots can have a significant effect on cardiovascular health in the ageing population. In a randomised and placebo controlled study, 13 heathy adults aged 64 years consumed either two Beet It Sport…
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Fussy eater
As a parent I was adamant that I was going to do all the right things when it came to getting my daughter to eat fruit and vegetables and not become a fussy eater! There was and still is so much much confusion about when to introduce foods, what type of foods, whether to puree…
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Beetroot – The new fertility hero
-Harley Street Fertility Clinic nutritionist praises the vegetables’ health credentials – Beetroot is not everyone’s favourite vegetable but it has experienced a bit of a revival recently thanks to its use by athletes at the Olympics for increasing blood flow to the muscles and the news that it can help treat blood pressure. Supermarkets report…
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Beetroot juice powder
Why should you eat beetroot juice powder when you can buy fresh beetroot? It is a question that gets asked quite a lot. I love fresh beetroot juice, but have you ever tried to prepare it? If you have time and a good juicer then great but if you are rushed, getting ready for the…
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What’s in Season – Beetroot
Beetroot has a higher sugar content than most vegetables. It is rich in vitamin C, fibre, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and folic acid. The leafy tops are an excellent source of beta-carotene, iron and calcium. Beetroot either fresh or juiced and preferably organic is a brilliant immune booster, helping cell oxygenation. It has been recommend for…