Beets contain nitrates that the body turns into nitric oxide, a compound that helps relax blood vessels to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.

It caramelizes the sugars in the beets, giving them a sweeter and more concentrated flavor.

Between their deep pink hue and sweet, earthy flavor, beets are some of the most unique (yet underappreciated) items in the produce aisle. And, like many other root vegetables, they can also last a ...

Beet juice and whole beets both contain plant compounds that may help lower blood pressure, including nitrates, potassium, and an antioxidant called betalain.

Beet juice can help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, and cayenne may be linked to increased metabolism. Experts ...

This recipe offers an opportunity to put sustainability on your table, making use of every bit of a beet, save its thin skin.

Beets are known for their sweetness. When they are roasted, their flavor intensifies to a rich, earthy one. They need little in the way of added fat to taste good; here, they’re marinated in a ...

On the face of it, beets are extroverts. Their very veins run magenta, red and gold. The roots come from the same high palette. When the hue is purple or red, which it so often is, then they are not ...