Category: Health

Most doctors now agree that exercise can make an important contribution to a person's health. When normal people who have led inactive lives first take up an exercise program, they get exhausted and out of breath very quickly. But after only a week or two of regular exercise they begin to feel less tired and report an increased sense of well-being.

In addition to feeling better physically, they also get a mental lift. Other areas of their lives, such as personal relationships, seem to improve. Various surveys have shown that those who undertake some form of regular vigorous physical activity suffer much less than their inactive colleagues from ischemic heart disease. Even those who do suffer heart attacks are much more likely to make a full recovery if they have been physically active before the attack. Moreover, by providing a means of relaxation and recreation, exercise can reduce stress which …

If you're like me, you try to pay attention to the types of foods you eat (or should eat) and how they affect your health. I considered beets and found that eating fresh red or purple beets is a simple way to bolster your overall health. From cholesterol to cancer – and more, beets can help keep you well.

Nutritional benefits

Beets are high in fiber and low in cholesterol. They are also rich sources of antioxidants and phytonutrients. At the forefront of this nutritional powerhouse are folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin C. In addition, beets contain two important compounds: betaine and betacyanin (the compound that gives beets their deep red color).

Protecting your heart

Studies have shown that diets rich in beets have helped reduce total cholesterol levels by as much as 30 percent while increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels. Research has also shown that the betaine …