Beets—we’ve all heard of them. While many of us enjoy them roasted, juiced, or nice beet salad, they often go unnoticed for how special they really are. Among the group casually called “superfoods”, beets stand out as one of the most remarkable. Why? It’s because they have amazing cardiovascular benefits, energy-boosting properties, and mega rich nitrate content.

Where is this magic behind beet powder rooted? (pun intended) Why is it considered one of the cleanest energy sources you can consume?

Beets are easy to overlook; they are on the outside unassuming vegetables, as in they are a root vegetable and literally below the ground most of the time! Yes, they have an earthy exterior, but underneath lies a nutritional wonderland with unmatched energy-boosting properties due to their high nitrate levels.

Nitrates are naturally occurring substances in a variety of vegetables, especially beets, and when consumed, Nitrate-rich foods like beet powder increase energy and endurance because these nitrates are converted by our bodies into Nitric Oxide (NO).

Nitric Oxide is an essential molecule in our bodies that helps to regulate blood flow, oxygen delivery, and muscle function. And it’s found in… you guessed it— nitrates in foods like beets. Here is how it works:

Better Blood Flow:Nitric Oxide relaxes and opens up your blood vessels, helping with better blood flow. This flow helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles more effectively, enhancing your endurance and decreasing the risk of muscle fatigue.

Increased Oxygen Delivery:Because Nitric Oxide increases blood flow, it allows for increased amounts of oxygen to be delivered to working muscles. This oxygen supply is essential in the way it helps maintain physical performance while exercising.

Heart Health Support: Nitric Oxide also assists with lowering blood pressure and helps prevent plaque buildup in the arteries, improving overall cardiovascular health. (Yay heart health!)

Fresh beets are already high in nitrates, but fermentation boosts their nutrient profile even further if you can believe it. Fermentation is one of nature’s most ancient processes that uses beneficial microorganisms to change food or break it down.

For example, the process used to help PlantFusion's Beet Powdereffectively increases the levels of nitrates (2x the levels of regular beets!) while also lowering the sugar in it. Here's how it works:

Higher Nitrate Content:As fermentation occurs, the good bacteria eat up the sugars in the beets and produce more nitrates. And as a result, fermented beet powder contains higher levels of nitrates than raw beets.

Lower Blood Sugar Levels: As sugars are broken down and converted during fermentation, sugar levels (or sugar content) from the beets also drop. This is great news for people who want the health benefits of beets without a major blood sugar surge.

So, the smart choice is to try adding some beet powder to your diet, next time you need a natural boost of energy.