Known for decades as a protective nutrient liver, beets is a super food. Research has shown why you should take a good look at this tuber in juice form.
Betabel properties and a delicious juice
Not only is beet (or beets) great for building endurance and making your muscles work harder, but it also contains potassium, magnesium, and iron, as well as vitamins A, acid, B6, and C, and folic acid. It also contains carbohydrates, protein, powerful antioxidants, and soluble fiber. Only three baby beets equal your five recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Reduces blood pressure and the risk of heart attacks and strokes
Research has shown that beets can help lower blood pressure, as well as its associated risks, such as heart attacks and strokes. This is because the high nitrate content in beets produces a gas called nitric oxide in the blood that widens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. A daily dose of 250 ml of beet juice or 1 to 2 cooked beets (approx. 100 g) can help to significantly reduce blood pressure and its associated risks.
Powerful antioxidant properties
Betacyanin, the pigment that gives beets its color, is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants are believed to help reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, in turn protecting arterial walls and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Folic acid
It contains folic acid which is essential for normal tissue growth. Folic acid is essential for the development of the baby’s spinal cord during the first three months of pregnancy and can help prevent spinal cord defects, such as spina bifida. Beets also contain iron so it helps prevent fatigue during pregnancy. Moms-to-be should remember that cooked beets have lower levels of folic acid than raw beets.
Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
Beets contain the mineral silica. This helps the body use calcium, which is important for musculoskeletal health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Reduce the cholesterol
Beets contain soluble fiber, which has also been shown to help lower cholesterol. It also contains carotenoids and flavonoids, which help prevent LDL or “bad” cholesterol from oxidizing and depositing in the arteries.
Stabilizes blood sugar
Since Roman times, beets have been viewed as an aphrodisiac. Beets are virtually fat-free and low in calories. Although it has a ‘medium’ GI (glycemic index) of 64, it has an extremely low GL (glycemic load) of 2.9 which means that it converts to sugars very slowly and therefore helps maintain blood sugar levels stable.
Used to treat anemia and fatigue
Its iron content means that it is good for people with anemia and fatigue.
Helps slow the progression of dementia
A recent study has shown that the high nitrate content in beets can also help fight the progression of dementia, since nitric oxide in the blood (produced by beet nitrates) also helps increase blood flow to the brain. Your folic acid may also play a role – as studies suggest – that it may help protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Juice rich in vitamins and minerals of Beet with Carrot, Apple and Radish
Ingredients
- 1 small beet.
- 2 carrots.
- 10 radishes.
- ½ lemon.
- 2 apples.
Wash all the vegetables and fruits very well and go through the juicer. It can also be ground in a high-power blender and strain (if desired) or take it that way to take advantage of the fiber.