Beetroot hoarding

Cynara · « **on:** February 07, 2008, 15:49 »

I was in the local veg shop in Llanfyllin this morning and there was panic buying of beetroot. I missed it but apparently somone heard that beetroot juice is very good for lowering blood pressure. Anyone know what the science is behind this?

Sally A · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2008, 16:19 »

that'll be a bit of gossip put around by welsh greengrocer who bought too much.

gobs · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2008, 17:51 »

Either that or these sensationalist articles

LINK

Trillium · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2008, 03:03 »

That's a new one on me, and I like to keep up with all the veggie trends. I do know that beet juice helps with low iron, but as for lowering blood pressure..... you're better off eliminating stress, fats from your diet, eating loads more whole grains and fibre, and doing weight training. Those are the real blood pressure equalizers.

Aidy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2008, 22:41 »

This was in the papers not that long ago, but a expert reckons you will need to eat so much to make an impact that you physicaly couldnt eat it.

gobs · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2008, 08:54 »

Good to play with the colour of your urine with the kids in the half term though.

brucesgirl · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2008, 15:37 »

My blood pressure is caused by fluid retention. This is the conclusion my doctor and I have both reached after trying different treatments over the past couple of years.

Now I need to find why I suddenly started to retain fluid - and he said that no one yet knows why it happens.

I am determined to get off these tablets :twisted:

mashauk · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2008, 23:07 »

Quote from: "brucesgirl"

My blood pressure is caused by fluid retention. This is the conclusion my doctor and I have both reached after trying different treatments over the past couple of years.

Now I need to find why I suddenly started to retain fluid - and he said that no one yet knows why it happens.

I am determined to get off these tablets :twisted:

I'm sure I read somewhere that celery is a diuretic.

Rampant_Weasel · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2008, 22:37 »

Quote from: "gobs"

Good to play with the colour of your urine with the kids in the half term though.

one of my happiest childhood memories...pickled beetroot = red wee lol.
talk about easily pleased....its still a novelty and im 32

gobs · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2008, 21:45 »

Quote from: "Rampant_Weasel"

Quote from: "gobs"
Good to play with the colour of your urine with the kids in the half term though.

one of my happiest childhood memories...pickled beetroot = red wee lol.
talk about easily pleased....its still a novelty and im 32

I find all kids are fascinated by such things.

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Beetroot hoarding

Sally A

Trillium