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Recipes for health: Beet wraps with hummus
Doctors have long lauded beets for their ability to improve blood circulation.
The secret to their circulation-boosting power is the massive concentration of natural nitrates found in the red root veggies. These nitrates perform a key role in helping your body produce extra nitric oxide molecules in the blood, which are extremely helpful in dilating blood vessels and helping more oxygen reach the muscles throughout your body.
The beet’s benefits extend from your brain to your toes: Beets can improve your diet, boost brainpower, support sexual health, increase endurance and defend your body against various health issues — especially if you’re over 40.
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When dietary nitrates are converted within your body to nitric oxide, it helps blood vessels dilate so more oxygen-rich blood can flow through your body. This helps muscles recover much quicker and is exactly why athletes are fond of beetroot juice.
Most importantly, nitric oxide is important for regulating the cardiovascular system; it supports healthy blood pressure and circulation which naturally boosts energy. So you could say beet juice is the superjuice that keeps your arteries loose.
The earthy flavor of beets can definitely be an acquired taste for some. But when you pair it with your favorite hummus (here’s my favorite homemade recipe) and feta — it makes for a delicious and healthy combination!
Beet wrap with hummus
Ingredients
- Your favorite hummus
- 1 6-inch whole-grain tortilla per wrap
- ½ cup peeled and grated beet (Cut your beet into 3 or 4 big chunks and grate using the grating disk of a food processor or large holes of box grater. This will make enough for two wraps)
- 1 tbsp feta (1/2 oz) per wrap
- A fistful of arugula, roughly chopped, per wrap
Instructions
- Spread 1 tbsp hummus down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with beets, feta and arugula. Roll up and enjoy!
By Kelley Martin
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