Hey mama. So, you know how we’re always keeping an eye on our health, especially as we get older? Well, one thing that’s super important is our cholesterol levels. You’ve probably heard about the good and bad kinds, right? Well, we want to boost the good stuff, the HDL cholesterol, because it’s like the superhero that clears out the bad cholesterol from our blood.
Now, we all know that exercise helps with this, but did you know that certain foods can give our HDL cholesterol a boost too? Yep, and one of those foods might surprise you: beets!
Remember when we used to push them around our plates as kids? Turns out, they’re kind of a big deal now. Beets are low in calories and high in good stuff like fiber, protein, and potassium. Plus, they’re packed with folate, which is awesome for our hearts.
Heart-healthy beets
There was this study with rats (weird, I know, but stay with me) that found beetroot extract helped lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides while boosting the good HDL cholesterol. And get this: drinking beetroot juice can do the same for us too!
Other benefits of beets
Now, I get it if beets aren’t your favorite thing. But trust me, the benefits are worth giving them another shot. They’re like little health superheroes! Beets can help slow down cancer growth, keep our blood pressure in check, and even boost our brainpower as we get older.
Oh, and here’s a fun fact: some athletes swear by beetroot juice to improve their performance. So, next time you’re looking for a healthy boost, maybe give those beets a try!
Take care, mama!
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