Beetroot for blood pressure management. Researchers have known for some time that juice may help lower blood pressure, but in 2010 UK researchers revealed that nitrate is the special ingredient in beetroot which lowers blood pressure and may help to fight heart disease.
Most people agree that milk and other dairy products can be part of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, however, it can contribute to weight gain. Cowâs milk contains calcium, protein and a host of other essential nutrients. We use it in our cereal, we add it to hot beverages, and we drink it just for its taste.
Non-Fat Milk or Water. While drinking non-fat milk provides you with essential nutrients, such as calcium, drinking too much of it can cause you to exceed your daily calorie goal and gain weight. ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends getting 3 cups of non-fat or low-fat dairy per day on a 2,000-calorie diet.