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.
Health Risk: Beets contribute to kidney stones. iStock/Thinkstock. If you're prone to kidney stones, you might want to eat beet greens with caution. They're high in oxalates, which can form small crystals and contribute to the development of kidney stones.eets are high in oxalate, which can contribute to gout, a type of arthritis that develops when too much uric acid builds up in the body. You might find beets help you go to the bathroom, but don't be alarmed if your urine or stool is pink or red.