One explanation as to why nitrates from vegetables are good for us – or at least don’t harm us, could be because vegetables high in nitrates also contain high amounts of vitamin C and other ...

This is partly because processed meats which are high in added nitrates don't have the same protective antioxidants as vegetables. And while you might cook processed meats like hot dogs or bacon ...

Typically, high-nitrate vegetables contain 200- 300mg per 100g. Drinking water can also be a significant source of nitrates. ...

Could your water put you at risk for cancer? Dr. Jesse Bell from the University of Nebraska Medical Center emphasizes the ...

A high dietary nitrate intake has traditionally been linked ... In humans, dietary nitrate (mostly from green leafy vegetables) is converted to nitrite in saliva, and to nitric oxide (NO) in ...

Channel 5's Dr Amir Khan has recommended adding a certain vegetable to your diet ... lowering effects are likely due to the high concentration of nitrates in beetroot," he said.

Dr Amir Khan has suggested adding one vegetable to your diet could ... pressure-lowering effects are likely due to the high concentration of nitrates in beetroot. Nitrates are converted into ...