Beets are far more than a trendy “nitric oxide food.” In traditional food-as-medicine systems, the beet is a roots-to-leaves remedy—the root supports circulation and bile flow, while the greens deliver potassium, calcium, and vitamin K for blood pressure and bone health.
In 2026, the most effective way to use beets is as culinary medicine: prepared differently depending on your goal—raw for circulation, cooked for digestion, fermented for the liver and gut.
Beets work best when you use both the root and the greens. The root supplies nitrates and betaine for blood flow and bile support; the greens supply potassium, calcium, and vitamin K for blood pressure regulation and bone health. It’s a true “two-for-one” cardiovascular strategy.
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