Beetroot kefir smoothie: a heart-healthy drink to support optimal blood pressure!

Yes, you read that right – beetroot in a smoothie! It’s probably not the first thing you would think of doing with beets, but it works!

With 1 in 3 adults suffering from high blood pressure in the UK,¹https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/news/media-centre/blood-pressure-facts-and-figures/ it’s important to consider how you can support your blood pressure naturally.

This smoothie is tasty and packed with nutrients! But why beetroots? I hear you ask. Let me explain…

The health benefits of beetroots

This wonderfully vibrant root vegetable is both nutritious and delicious! Research has found that beetroot juice can lower blood pressure.²https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39069465/³https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6316347/ Beetroots are rich in dietary nitrates, which are converted into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide acts as a vasodilator, helping to regulate blood pressure.⁴https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006295222004191 A healthy blood pressure is important for lowering your risk of serious health events like heart attacks and strokes.⁵https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/

Kefir can help too!

Kefir is a fermented food, naturally rich in beneficial bacteria. These good bacteria support a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. Research has found that daily kefir consumption can lower systolic blood pressure,⁶https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9594263/ making it the perfect addition to your diet.

Beetroot smoothie recipe

Ingredients:

• 170 ml Chuckling Goat Kefir
• 100 ml beetroot juice
• 150 g frozen mixed berries
• 1/4 avocado
• 1/2 banana
• 1 TBSP ground flaxseeds
• 10 g Complete Prebiotic
• 10 g Pure Fish Collagen

Method:

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of water if needed to reach the perfect consistency.

For further support, check out – 8 natural ways you can reduce high blood pressure!

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References

• 1
  https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/news/media-centre/blood-pressure-facts-and-figures/
• 2
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39069465/
• 3
  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6316347/
• 4
  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006295222004191
• 5
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/
• 6
  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9594263/

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