Eat Beetroot
How this vibrant veg can help your heart, brain, and could even make you run faster.
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
In this episode, Michael explores the extraordinary effects of beetroot on your body and brain – from helping lower blood pressure to keeping your brain healthy as you age. He speaks to Professor Andy Jones from the University of Exeter who has found that simply drinking a shot of beetroot juice can improve your endurance during intense exercise by 16%, and finds out why these bright red jewels can have such significant benefits on your heart, your muscles and your brain.