Why Eating Beets Can Lead To Some Startling Discoveries

              You're just finished your business after almost rupturing your bladder from the wait, and are just about to leave when you notice. Your urine is red! Now before screaming in horror and dialing the nearest hospital, think back on your day and reflect on what you ate. Chances are, you probably had a beet recently.

                
            Known as a phenomena called "Beeturia," excreting red-urine from your urethra can be a tell-tale sign that you may be low on iron. Experts suggest the science behind it relies on "pernicious anemia, which is a chronic condition caused by gastric atrophy which leads to deficient intrinsic factors to process B 12." However, the reasoning behind it isn't that simple. Some evidence points to a genetic problem resulting in being unable to metabolize betalaine - a red pigment. So if you are part of the 14% of people that get a shocker after eating beets, don't feel the need to drop your beet consumption as they are very healthy.

          Iron deficiency, known as anemia, can be compensated by eating a diet rich in dietary iron. Dark leafy vegetables, fish, and eggs are an excellent source of such iron and should be consumed regularly. Beets also carry this iron, along with a host of other 'goodies' such as magnesium, calcium, and folic acid. Beets can cleanse and protect the body through increased production of immune cells and healthy metabolic processes.

So eat up! Just make sure to flush!

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