A half-cup of canned beets has about 260 mg. Not bad for a side dish.
Beet juice is the real champion. One cup has around 500 mg. But watch the sugar.
If you’re an athlete, this is gold. Potassium prevents muscle fatigue. Beets also boost blood flow. You run faster. You jump higher. You feel like a god.
A Quick Warning (Not Scary)
If you have kidney issues, check with your doctor. Too much potassium can be a problem.
For everyone else? Go wild. Eat a pile of beets. Your blood pressure will thank you.
Potassium helps flush out sodium. So that salty pizza you ate? Beets can forgive you.
Beet Nutrients
