Author: Ivan Red Jr.
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Beetroot began to be talked about more than 4,000 years ago, when it was used to promote health. Today it is no less famous for its healing properties and is used in wrestling
For beet began to speak more than 4000 years when it was used for health promotion. Today it is no less famous for its healing properties and is used in the fight against various diseases.
Dark red beet roots are boiled, baked or eaten raw, adding them to salads. But there is another form in which it can be taken and that is the juice. It is to him that we will pay attention, considering its beneficial effects on the body.
Beetroot juice is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is consumed alone or in combination with other vegetable or fruit juices (apple, carrot, pineapple, etc.). The benefits of these drinks for the body are extremely huge.
Beetroot is one of the most useful root crops that you can include in your menu. Let's see why.
It is said to lower blood pressure, helping to drink two glasses of vegetable juice daily and regularly. Sufficient amounts of folic acid , vitamin C, potassium and silicon in the composition contribute to this. Good heart health is also maintained.
Beetroot juice has a beneficial effect on digestion and improves metabolism. It is easier to process food and absorb fats, stimulates intestinal peristalsis.
Beetroot juice is very effective in treating skin diseases, it rejuvenates skin cells and improves blood circulation. It also helps strengthen the immune system by increasing the body's resistance to various diseases and infections.
Like any product, be it natural, this one has its side effects, although they are not very serious. Excessive use of such juice leads to a change in the color of urine and feces, but it is absolutely harmless. Occasionally there may be chills or a rash, which is a sign that you are allergic to beets and therefore you should stop consuming it in any form.
Red vegetables can increase the severity of kidney stones, so people with kidney disease should consult their doctor before using the product.
As for the caloric content of beet juice, we must say that a glass contains about 100 calories and 25 grams of carbohydrates.