Beets: The "miracle vegetable" that builds blood

May 18, 2019

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Beets are a bright red root vegetable.
Due to its rich nutritional value and effects, it is also called the "miracle vegetable" and "edible blood."
It is one of the superfoods contained in GRØN's protein blend Red Heat.

Beets are a vegetable native to the Mediterranean coast.
Beets were introduced to Japan in the early Edo period, and in addition to the bright red beets that we often see these days in supermarkets and greengrocers, there are many different types of beets, such as the bright yellow "golden beet" and the red and white striped "salad beet."
Unlike turnips and radishes, beets are vegetables of the Chenopodiaceae family, the same family as spinach, and beets, which are the source of sugar beet, are a type of beet, as their name suggests.

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When you think of beets, you think of borsch, a traditional stew that has been eaten to survive the cold winters in the extremely cold region of Russia.
In addition, there are records in ancient Roman documents that beets were used to treat fever and constipation, proving that beets have been a staple vegetable in people's lives since ancient times.

Among the many vegetables, beets are said to have special powers, and attention is being paid to the possibility that the secret lies in the nitric oxide (NO) contained in beets.

NO works to expand blood vessel muscles flexibly, allowing blood flow to flow more smoothly.
It increases blood volume and improves circulation throughout the body, which is effective in improving endurance and recovering from fatigue. It also increases the basal metabolism, which is said to improve the performance of athletes and have a diet effect.

The effects of NO on the body have been academically recognized, to the extent that three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998.
This is evidence that beets are once again attracting attention as a superfood.

Beets also contain minerals such as potassium, sodium, and calcium, which help reduce swelling and prevent high blood pressure, B vitamins such as niacin and pantothenic acid, which help keep skin healthy, and dietary fiber, which regulates intestinal environment.

It also contains rare nutrients such as betacyanin, betaine, and raffinose, which are said to help prevent arteriosclerosis, prevent cancer through their antioxidant effects, prevent diabetes, and improve liver function.

Beets are known as the "miracle vegetable."
The beets used in GRØN's Red Heat are grown at Asagiri Farm in Kumamoto Prefecture.

No pesticides are used in the process of growing beets.
To ensure that the nutritional value is not lost, we use the entire fruit, including the skin, in powder form.

Even though we know that beets are good for our health, it's hard to imagine how to use them.
Why not try GRØN's protein blend and easily incorporate it into your daily life?
I'm sure you'll discover something new that will please your body.

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Protein Blend Red Heat 20g / 320 yen (excluding tax)