Beets have been proven to increase nitric oxide levels dramatically in the blood which has a positive effect on our arterial dilation ability. This helps athletic performance, but for the average person it has very positive effects on the artery endothelium. The fact that is also fermented supplies us with much-needed beneficial gut bacteria that contol 70% of our immune function, affect our mood and cognition, help our bodies manage its weight and metabolism, and helps our body’s ability to fight cancer due to its intense anti-inflammatory effects.