Beets are one vegetable with high concentrations of phytosterols, which are plant-derived compounds that inhibit intestinal absorption of cholesterol. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, clinical trials have shown that eating foods with at least 0.8 grams of phytosterols lowers serum LDL levels. A 3.5 ounce serving of beet root has 25 mg of phytosterols.
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