By themselves, the shoes weighed 7 to 8 ounces each, depending on size. The pellets added about 3.5 ounces (or the weight of a deck of cards) per shoe for one pair, and about 10.6 ounces per shoe for the second pair. RELATED: 3 Signs You Need a New Pair of Running Shoes.
Drinking beet juice may help to lower blood pressure in a matter of hours. One study found that drinking one glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4-5 points. The benefit likely comes from the naturally occurring nitrates in beets, which are converted into nitric oxide in your body.
Why Beets are Good Carbs: 1  A good source of betaine and folate, which is good for the blood vessels. 2  High in potassium and a good source of magnesium, manganese, fiber, iron, and Vitamin B6. 3  The leaves are high in calcium, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.hy Beets are Good Carbs: 1  A good source of betaine and folate, which is good for the blood vessels. 2  High in potassium and a good source of magnesium, manganese, fiber, iron, and Vitamin B6. 3  The leaves are high in calcium, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.