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• Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value, especially the greens, which are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. Beetroots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of fibre, manganese and potassium.

• Studies have shown that beets can significantly lower blood pressure by up to 4–10 mmHg over a period of only a few hours.

• Beets contain Nitrates. Nitrates appear to affect physical performance by improving the efficiency of mitochondria, which are responsible for producing energy in your cells.

• Beets contain pigments called betalains, which may potentially possess a number of anti-inflammatory properties

Bone broth has become the latest trend in healthy eating, and for good reason. Unlike jelly bracelets and Milli Vanilli, bone broth isn’t a fad that will be hip one day, and forgotten the next. In fact, bone broth has been a staple of home cooks for decades. Chances are that your grandmother often had a pot of it, bubbling away on her stove. I don’t know what took us so long to bring it back to the health-conscious cook’s stove top, but I’m glad it’s back. Hopefully, it’s back to stay.

Nuts are among the best sources of plant-based proteins. According to a 2017 review study, a diet rich in nuts may help prevent risk factors, such as inflammation, for some chronic diseases.

The following list ranks six types of nut in order of protein content and discusses their other nutritional benefits. The nutrient measurements in each list are for 100 grams of raw nut.