Beetroot for Heart Health
A new study has proved that inflammation has a huge impact on the heart and that reducing levels of excessive inflammation will be really important. Inflammation of the lining around the heart can either cause no sensations whatsoever of course or could cause chest pains and an accumulation of fluids around the heart. Equally, arteries can become inflamed.
A good food program is, of course, vital especially removing sugar. But herbs can and will/also really help enormously and the common ones I’ve often talked about will be relevant. Such as olive leaves, ginkgo leaves, hawthorn leaves, flowers and berries and my favourite heart food, beetroot.
Beetroot
The nitrates in beetroot help improve blood flow as it expands blood vessels. Other anti-inflammatory compounds in beetroot help further, for instance, betaine, also termed trimethylglycine (TMG). Betaine plays a role in the breakdown of homocysteine in our body, liver detoxing and bile production and generally protects cell proteins and enzymes from environmental stress and inflammation. It has also been found to increase levels of a crucial amino acid called glutathione, one of our body’s most important anti-oxidants. Its naturally occurring nitrates help to make another vital substance in the body called nitric oxide, again very protective overall for inflammatory levels.
Hawthorn, Ginkgo and Olive
These are all rich in anti-inflammatory organic compounds, helping the heart to pump properly and provide enough blood to other organs and systems in the body.
Caution
Do not use Hawthorn herb if on heart medication
PumpBeet Capsules
Overall, these capsules will help generalised inflammatory, circulatory and cholesterol support. This product also contains 60 proanthocyanins, which research suggests may help to support the body’s natural defences and works as a free radical scavenger to help protect our cells and excess inflammation especially as we age. Contains- Beetroot, wild certified ginkgo leaf, wild certified olive leaf, wild certified hawthorn berry, wild certified dandelion leaf and wild certified rosemary leaf.
Beetroot and Pear Salad
• 4 large organic beetroot (raw) and also add any leaves
attached to the beetroot, finely chopped.
to the beetroot, finely chopped.
• 2 ripe organic pears.
• Sprigs of mint to taste.
• 1 teaspoon of milk thistle seeds ( sunflower or chia seeds)
• 4 large organic beetroot (raw) and also add any leaves attached to the beetroot, finely chopped. and black pepper.
black pepper.
• You can grate the raw beetroot and thinly slice the pear, finally
pour dressing over.
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