Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

With almost half of all American adults dealing with high blood pressure, or hypertension—a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke—the need for heart-healthy foods is at an all-time high.

Many things in life can influence your blood pressure, like how often you run and do other forms of exercise, as well as the amount of stress that you’re under. But new research suggests that you ...

Beet juice and whole beets both contain plant compounds that may help lower blood pressure, including nitrates, potassium, and an antioxidant called betalain.

There are a lot of things in life that can influence your blood pressure, including how often you work out and how much stress you’re under. But some new research suggests that you might be able to ...

Both sweet potato and beetroot are nutrient-dense superfoods that have earned a permanent spot in healthy diets. They're colourful, versatile, and packed with vitamins and minerals. But when it comes ...

If you grew up before the food revolution of the 1970s or if your parents never embraced it, you can't be blamed for having a problem with beets. Unless someone in your family gardened, you lived on a ...