Is Beetroot Really Vegetable Viagra? Here's What Science Says

Is beetroot really vegetable Viagra, as UK TV doctor Michael Mosley suggests? What about beetroots other apparent health benefits from reducing your blood pressure to improving your daily workout? Heres what the science says.

Beetroot has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Supply issues in recent months have seen a shortage of tinned beetroot on Australian supermarket shelves. At one point, a tin was reportedly selling on eBay for more than A$65. raw beetroot – grate raw beetroot and add it to salads or coleslaw, or slice beetroot to use as a crunchy topping for sandwiches or wraps cooked beetroot – roast beetroot with olive oil, salt and pepper for a flavour packed side dish. Alternatively, steam beetroot and serve it as a standalone dish or mixed into other dishes beetroot juice – make fresh beetroot juice using a juicer. You can combine it with other fruits and vegetables for added flavour. You can also blend raw or cooked beetroot with water and strain to make a juice smoothies – add beetroot to your favourite smoothie. It pairs well with fruits such as berries, apples and oranges soups – use beetroot in soups for both flavour and colour. Borscht is a classic beetroot soup, but you can also experiment with other recipes pickled beetroot – make pickled beetroot at home, or buy it from the supermarket. This can be a tasty addition to salads or sandwiches beetroot hummus – blend cooked beetroot into your homemade hummus for a vibrant and nutritious dip. You can also buy beetroot hummus from the supermarket grilled beetroot – slice beetroot and grill it for a smoky flavour beetroot chips – slice raw beetroot thinly, toss the slices with olive oil and your favourite seasonings, then bake or dehydrate them to make crispy beetroot chips cakes and baked goods – add grated beetroot to muffins, cakes, or brownies for a moist and colourful twist.

But as supplies increase, we turn our attention to beetroot's apparent health benefits.

Is beetroot really vegetable Viagra, as UK TV doctor Michael Mosley suggests? What about beetroot's other apparent health benefits – from reducing your blood pressure to improving your daily workout? Here's what the science says.