Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Beetroot can help lower blood pressure due to its high levels of ...

Many people are startled to notice their urine turning red or pink after eating beetroot. This harmless change, known as beeturia, occurs when the body fails to break down betanin, the natural pigment ...

Whether in chocolate cake, on pizza, or in salad, beetroot is a popular healthful vegetable. But some people might be taken aback by what happens after they eat it: red poop and pee. The red pigments ...

Scientists have created plants whose cells and tissues 'blush' with beetroot pigments when they are colonized by fungi that help them take up nutrients from the soil. This is the first time this vital ...

A reader from New Jersey reminded me of my promise to address the benefits and drawbacks of red beet powder in a future article. Thanks for the reminder! Here are some interesting facts about the ...