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.
Beets have no trans fats and no saturated fats, and are quite filling. Beets contain a high source of folic acid, which is a b vitamin that helps the body to regenerate new cells. Beets are very rich in carbohydrates, which can provide a lot of energy. Studies have shown that consuming beets can protect against certain cancers, especially colon cancer.