We've always put an emphasis on promoting the fact that our juices contain so many nitrate rich vegetables! But I wanted to make sure that before we continue discussing nitrates and the effect they have on the body, you had an idea of exactly what nitrates are and what they do!
According to health expert Paul Johnson, "Nitrate is a salt of nitric acid, and is an essential plant nutrient found in soil that is taken in by plants and used as their primary nitrogen source. Thus, nitrate is a natural part of all vegetables, fruits and cereals."
He also goes on to discuss the effect of nitrates on hypertension: "How can nitrates help with hypertension? New studies have found that nitrates, nutrients found in leafy green vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, may actually help control blood pressure by maintaining the health of blood vessels."
Conveniently enough, he finishes his article by promoting a few vegetables that are very high in nitrates, including:
Note: Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice. We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
According to health expert Paul Johnson, "Nitrate is a salt of nitric acid, and is an essential plant nutrient found in soil that is taken in by plants and used as their primary nitrogen source. Thus, nitrate is a natural part of all vegetables, fruits and cereals."
He also goes on to discuss the effect of nitrates on hypertension: "How can nitrates help with hypertension? New studies have found that nitrates, nutrients found in leafy green vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, may actually help control blood pressure by maintaining the health of blood vessels."
Conveniently enough, he finishes his article by promoting a few vegetables that are very high in nitrates, including:
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Cabbage
- Beets
- Radishes
- Carrots
Note: Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice. We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
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