In this episode of the Shift with CJ podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of Better Lens, powerful compounds found in beets, prickly pear cactus, and dragon fruit. Better Lens are pigments that provide vibrant colors and are packed with antioxidants. These compounds offer numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. What are Better Lens?
   • Better Lens are pigments that give beets, cactus fruit, and dragon fruit their vibrant red, yellow, and purple colors.
   • They are rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from damage and are easily absorbed by the body.
2. Health Benefits:
   • Anti-inflammatory Properties: Better Lens inhibit enzymes that cause inflammation, helping to reduce chronic inflammation linked to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
   • Antioxidant Effects: They neutralize free radicals, protecting cells from damage and reducing cancer risk.
   • Cardiovascular Support: Better Lens help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and support vascular health.
   • Detoxification: They assist in cell detoxification, strengthening cell walls and supporting overall health.
   • Cognitive Function: Improved blood flow to the brain helps maintain cognitive function as you age.
3. Incorporating Better Lens into Your Diet:
   • Add roasted beets to salads or blend them into smoothies.
   • Eat prickly pear cactus fresh or use it in juices and smoothies.
   • Enjoy dragon fruit as a tasty and nutritious snack.
   • Include other sources like purple chard, amaranth, and quinoa in your meals.

Five Things You Can Start Doing Today:

1. Smoothie Boost: Add a handful of beetroot or dragon fruit to your morning smoothie for a nutrient-packed start to your day.
2. Salad Upgrade: Toss roasted beets into your salads along with nuts and goat cheese for a delicious and healthy meal.
3. Hydration Enhancement: Incorporate prickly pear juice into your hydration routine for a refreshing and beta-lane-packed beverage.
4. Natural Food Dye: Use beetroot powder as a natural food dye in your baking or cooking to add color and nutrition.
5. Explore New Ingredients: Try incorporating purple chard, amaranth, and quinoa into your meals to increase your intake of beta lanes.

Practical Tips:

• Beetroot in Salads: Roasted beets with nuts and goat cheese make a nutritious and tasty salad.
• Prickly Pear Juice: A refreshing and nutrient-packed drink option.
• Dragon Fruit Snacks: Enjoy dragon fruit as a healthy and delicious snack.

Research Highlights:

• Studies show that beetroot ingestion can significantly reduce blood pressure, improve exercise performance, and support vascular health.
• Cactus fruit provides soluble fiber, protects liver health, and offers cardiovascular benefits.

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