While it tastes a little earthy and leaves you with rouge lips, drinking beetroot juice daily could be super beneficial for your health.
And yes, we're talking lowering high blood pressure.
Research suggests that drinking the root vegetable in juice form every day for four weeks could significantly lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients, while also relaxing the arteries and improving blood-vessel function.
It is believed that this is because the vegetable contains nitrate - which, when ingested, is converted by the body into nitric oxide, a chemical thought to be responsible for lowering blood pressure.
"Beetroot and beetroot juice, along with green leafy vegetables, cabbage and celery, are very useful as part of a balanced diet as their nitrate content may help to reduce blood pressure," Alison Hornby, a dietitian and BDA spokesperson told NHS Choices, when trying to get to the bottom of whether beetroot is good for you.
"Getting active, reducing the amount of salt in your diet and maintaining a healthy weight are also key strategies for getting your blood pressure under control."
Between 2011-2013, researchers trialled the effects of daily consumption of beetroot juice on 64 patients who all had uncontrolled or persistent high blood pressure.
Half of the subjects consumed an eight ounce bottle of beetroot juice every morning at the same time. Meanwhile the other half received the same amount of beetroot with the nitrate removed.
The findings of the report, published in the journal Hypertension, found that dietary nitrate could be offered as an "affordable, readily-available and adjunctive treatment" for managing patients with high blood pressure.
In other words, a daily glass of beet juice won't hurt you.
12 Best Fruits And Veggies To Juice
Kale(01 of12)
Open Image ModalThis vegetable is full of health benefits, including iron and folate. If kale is a bit intense for you, try spinach instead: it's easier to blend smoothly because it's not as tough, and it's a bit sweeter. (credit:Alamy)
Pineapples(02 of12)
Open Image ModalThis tropical fruit is said to help with protein digestion, thanks to the presence of an enzyme called bromelain. (credit:Shutterstock)
Cranberries(03 of12)
Open Image ModalHere's an old wives' tale that actually has some research behind it: cranberries contain a compound called proanthocyanidins, which can help prevent UTIs by getting bacteria out of your urinary tract. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Cabbage(05 of12)
Open Image ModalSurprised? Cabbage is actually a popular juice ingredient due to its water content, its low cost, and its vitamin C and folate. (credit:Shutterstock)
Celery(06 of12)
Open Image ModalYou may have written celery off, but it's actually a good way to get extra potassium in your diet, and its high water content makes it an ideal vegetable for juicing. (credit:Shutterstock)
Carrots(07 of12)
Open Image ModalThe humble carrot is popular for a reason other than its great taste: it's full of beta-carotene, which our bodies turn into vitamin A. They're also a good juice base because their natural sweetness can help to mask stronger-tasting ingredients like kale or wheatgrass. (credit:Shutterstock)
Wheatgrass(08 of12)
Open Image ModalEver wonder what those grassy tasting shots are supposed to do for you? These grasses contain vitamins like C, E, and K. It's hard to digest, though, because of its high cellulose content: start small when adding it to your diet. (credit:Shutterstock)
Lemon(09 of12)
Open Image ModalNutritionists say that lemons are an alkalizing fruit that will help to counteract the effects of acidity in the body. They also contain vitamin C, which will help with the absorption of non-heme iron from vegetables like spinach and kale. (credit:Shutterstock)
Beets(10 of12)
Open Image ModalBeets are sweeter than you might expect them to be, making them a delicious choice for juices and smoothies. They're also a good source of antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin. Include the beet leaves when you're blending the veggie up: they've got iron, calcium, and beta-carotene! (credit:Shutterstock)
Cucumbers(11 of12)
Open Image ModalThis fruit is perfect in the summer as a refreshing, cool-tasting base for juices and smoothies. (credit:Shutterstock)
Stinging Nettles(12 of12)
Open Image ModalStinging nettles don't feel very good against your skin, but they're good in your belly: they contain iron, vitamin C, and potassium, among other nutrients. You can also boil them to make an infusion and drink it like tea. (credit:Shutterstock)