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Did you know that beetroot really has healing properties. It owes it to betalains - the same dyes that occur, among others, in in spinach. Thanks to them, we have better immunity, age slower and prevent cancer. A glass of beetroot juice can work wonders: it will prevent a runny nose, relieve heartburn, lower blood pressure and give you strength. Find out what other properties beets have.

Healing propertiesandthe nutritional values ​​of beetsare known not only in Poland. In the Mediterranean, beetroot has been popular since at least 4,000 years when wild beet was known.

The medicinal effect of beetroot was also appreciated by the medics of ancient Babylon. The Greeks and Romans followed their example. The descendants of the latter became so fond of this vegetable that they began to eat even its meager roots. Therefore, they tried to increase their size. Only Italian gardeners managed to do this in the 16th century.

Beets have become more varied over time. Today we know beetroot, fodder and sugar beet, which made a stunning career during Napoleon's times, when in Europe deprived of sugar cane sugar supplies began to look for new methods of obtaining it.

Beets strengthen the circulatory system

Although beetroot is not a rich source of iron, it is a wonderful hematopoietic agent that has long been recognized by natural medicine. It prevents anemia and, moreover, supports the treatment of leukemia. The pigments contained in beetroot are very strong antioxidants and increase the absorption of oxygen by the cells four times. So they support the circulatory system.

Folic acid, abundant in beets, not only determines the proper development of the fetus, but also helps to remove homocysteine ​​from the bloodstream - its high level can cause heart disease. Beets help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent calcification of blood vessels.

They should be eaten by hypertensive people - researchers have proven that the nitrates present in beetroot juice increase blood levels of the pressure-regulating nitric oxide. Interestingly, the higher the pressure of the patients, the stronger the action of nitrates.

Anticancer properties of beetroots

The beautiful color of beets is due to betanin - an antioxidant that protects against the damaging effects of free radicals. For this reason, beetroot is one of the most effective vegetables in fighting cancer.Red pigments destroy free radicals which, by damaging DNA, contribute to the formation of cancer. Half a century ago, scientists noticed that patients with gastrointestinal or bladder cancer who drank two glasses of raw beetroot juice a day were improving. Today we also know that beetroot supports the body after chemotherapy, with anemia.

Beets have a high glycemic index

People with diabetes should not eat beetroots, because even beetroot varieties contain a lot of sugar (the glycemic index of beets is high, IG=64). However, for children and adolescents, as well as pregnant women, especially those exposed to folic acid deficiency and anemia, beetroot dishes are highly recommended. Beets are low in calories - only 33 kcal per 100 g.

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Nutritional values ​​of beetroot (per 100 g) raw / cooked

  • Energy value - 43/44 kcal
  • Total protein - 1.61 / 1.68 g
  • Fat - 0.17 / 0.18 g
  • Carbohydrates - 9.56 / 9.96 g (including simple sugars 6.76 / 7.96)
  • Fiber - 2.8 / 2.0 g

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C - 4.9 / 3.6 mg
  • Thiamine - 0.031 / 0.027 mg
  • Riboflavin - 0.040 / 0.040 mg
  • Niacin - 0.334 / 0.331 mg
  • Vitamin B6 - 0.067 / 0.067 mg
  • Folic acid - 109/80 µg
  • Vitamin A - 33/35 IU
  • Vitamin E - 0.04 / 0.04 mg
  • Vitamin K - 0.2 / 0.2 µg

Minerals

  • Calcium - 16/16 mg
  • Iron - 0.80 / 0.79 mg
  • Magnesium - 23/23 mg
  • Phosphorus - 40/38 mg
  • Potassium - 325/305 mg
  • Sodium - 78/77 mg
  • Zinc - 0.35 / 0.35 mg

Data Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

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How to eat beetroot: cooked or raw?

The minerals contained in beets dissolve in water, so it is better not to cook the beets, except in soup. Beets will be more valuable if they are peeled and peeled before eating. And if someone wants to take full advantage of their we alth, drinkraw beetroot juice .

Beets help fight viruses

Beetroot in any form strengthens the body's resistance to diseases, especially viral ones. So if we get flu or mononucleosis (an infectious disease that resembles acute purulent angina, but also causes a significant enlargement of the spleen and liver), drink beetroot juice. It can ease their course. Beets also have an expectorant effect, so they help with coughing.

Alkaline activity of beet

Due to its alkaline-forming properties, beetroot restores the balance in the stomach after the acidifying meats and sweets. The traditional combination of this vegetable with rabbit or game dishes has very deep reasons. Beets also alleviate the effects of alcohol abuse.

Beets alleviate the discomfort of menopause

Women in the menopausal period should always remember about beetroot, which reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis. Like soy, they soothe the symptoms of menopause: they oxygenate the heart, balance its work, also reduce blood pressure, relieve nagging hot flashes and recurrent migraines.

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Spring strengthening

In the early spring, many people develop a chronic fatigue syndrome: drowsiness, weariness, apathy. Beet juice, acid, and even borscht or beetroot salad will quickly restore the will to live and well-being.

Which beetroot is the he althiest?

Red beet must be of good quality, i.e. have a thin skin, uniform color and shiny flesh in the cross-section. Its marbled texture indicates an excess of cellulose, which ferments in the stomach and is difficult to digest. The most delicious beets are 8 cm in diameter. Like all root vegetables, the larger they are, the more likely they are to be loaded with chemical fertilizers. It is worth knowing that the red Kula, Glob F1 and Burak Opolski varieties have the greatest taste and he alth benefits.

Botwina a beetroot

Botwina, an unripe form of red beet, is less caloric than beetroot and is 89% less caloric. it consists of water. It contains a lot of potassium, a little phosphorus, sodium and iron, and vitamins A, B1, B2, PP and E. In addition, ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, has as much as lemon juice. Warning! Like other leafy early vegetables, it has a lot of oxalic acid, which binds calcium into calcium oxalate in the body. These are insoluble crystals that cause joint pain and may even provoke attacks of kidney stones.

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RECIPE for CHICKEN BEET JUICE

  • 1/2 kg of beet
  • crust of wholemeal bread
  • garlic
  • dill or parsley
  • sugar
  • s alt

Wash the beetroots, peel them, cut them into slices and put them in a stone pot. Pour them with 1 liter of boiled water. Add sliced ​​garlic, bread, a spoonful of sugar and s alt. Cover with gauze, set aside in a warm place for 3-5 days. Filter the fermented juice, pour into scalded bottles. It can be stored in a cool place for several days. Before serving spices with s alt and sugar, sprinkle the greens.

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