It is quite incredible what just a cup of beet juice can do for your health. Unfortunately, a lot of people just don’t like the taste of beets. But, the great thing about them is that you can consume them in any form and still get the nutritional benefits they are known for (if you don’t like the taste, we suggest you find the recipe for beet cupcakes you can see in the photo below, as we guarantee you’ll love them).
#1 – Beets Lower Your Blood Pressure
In a study conducted in 2012, it was proven that beet juice does wonders for your blood pressure, as just one glass of it has the ability to lower your systolic blood pressure by an average of 5 points in just a few hours. The reason why beets are good for your blood pressure is because they are filled with nitrates that become converted in nitric-oxide when in your system, which then improves your blood flow.