A number of studies have shown that beets can lower blood pressure. How effective they are can vary with how they are prepared and eaten, in accordance with the DASH diet.

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Beets contain nitrates that may help lower blood pressure.Carrots ...

Beet juice and whole beets contain nitrates, which are plant compounds that may help lower blood pressure.What you can do: ...

Beets may do more than add color to your plate. Their natural nitrates can support blood flow, exercise efficiency, and heart health.

With their earthy flavor and lovely color, beets are a welcome addition to any winter dish. They are inexpensive, versatile and hearty, and you can even eat beet greens to reduce food waste. Beets are ...

This vibrant beet and Greek yogurt dip, enhanced with lemon, toasted nuts, and fresh herbs, is a quick and elegant appetizer ...

Beets aren't necessarily a staple in many peoples' diets, but they probably should be. These unique root vegetables may offer a wide array of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to improving ...

Even for vegetable lovers, beets can be a hard sell. Beets are one of those love-‘em-or-hate-‘em vegetables, with strong opinions on both sides. As beets come into their peak season from late summer ...

Blood pressure should be managed first to prevent cardiovascular disease. Leaving hypertension untreated increases the risk ...

It wasn’t so long ago that beets came in one color -- red -- and the most familiar way of serving them was so pickled they tasted mostly like vinegar. You can find lots of colors of beets at the ...

Two years ago, cilantro haters were vindicated. The New York Times ran a story, Cilantro Haters, It's Not Your Fault, in which Harold McGee, respected food scientist and author, explained why cilantro ...