Beets
Beets are one of those often overlooked foods, but adding beets to your diet can greatly increase your wellbeing and immunity. The roots and leaves of the beet have long been used in folk medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments.
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which too few red blood cells are in circulation. Iron deficiency is the most frequent cause of anemia. Beets are good source of iron which regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body. The copper content in beets helps make the iron more available to the body.
Arteriosclerosis
The juice of this wonderful root is a powerful solvent for inorganic calcium deposits that cause the arteries to harden and therefore it is very useful in fighting arteriosclerosis. It helps to keep the blood vessels and the arterial system in a very sound condition.
Depression
Depression, mental fatigue, and insomnia have been linked with lower levels of folate. One cup of beets supplies you with 30% of your daily needs. In addition, beets contain trimethylglycine, the same substance that is used in certain treatments of depression. It also contains tryptophan, which relaxes the mind and creates a sense of well-being.
Poor Circulation
Beet juice is best known as a blood purifier and blood builder that help in the creation of red blood cells. Beet juice can help in the construction of red blood cells which help to carry oxygen around the body. Beets contain nitrate which causes dilation of the blood cells allowing more blood to get around the veins thereby reducing high blood pressure. This then improves circulation.