Beetroot
Beetroot’s dietary nitrates convert to nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels — the basis for its well-replicated effects on blood pressure and endurance performance.
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THE COLLECTION
Food Group: Vegetables
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Tomato
Tomatoes are the richest common source of lycopene, a carotenoid linked to heart and prostate health — especially when cooked with fat.
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Garlic
Garlic’s active compound allicin forms when you crush or chop the cloves, which is why preparation method matters as much as the bulb itself.
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Red Bell Pepper
Red bell peppers deliver more vitamin C than oranges per 100 g, with capsanthin and carotenoids for immunity and eye health.
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