Red beet juice, raw or pickled, has numerous properties and nutritional values, so it is worth drinking. Beetroot juice is a proven way to cough and lose weight. It will also help with anemia and relieve hangover symptoms. What other he alth-promoting effects does beetroot juice have? How to drink beetroot juice? What are the contraindications to its use?

Beet juiceis a juice whose properties and nutritional values ​​were not discovered until the 19th century. Then, beetroot dishes became common, including beetroot juice, which initially they were added to wine to give it color.

Beet juiceis obtained by squeezing it out of a raw orpickled redbeetroot. On an industrial scale, beetroot juices are produced from concentrated beetroot juice or beetroot purees.

Beet juice - how to drink?

Beet juice has an earthy taste. You can neutralize it by adding celery, apple, carrot and orange juice, and ginger. Beet juice can be enriched by adding spices such as s alt, pepper, dill and parsley.

Beet juice - he alth benefits

  • lowers blood pressure, affects both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These properties of beetroot juice are due to the presence of natural nitrates, which are converted into nitric oxide in the body
  • due to the presence of nitrates, it may also have a beneficial effect in delaying or preventing dementia. Nitrates are supposed to increase blood flow in the frontal lobes of the brain
  • thanks to the presence of betalain it has antioxidant properties, scavenges free radicals
  • thanks to the low amount of calories and high content of nutrients, beetroot juice is perfect for the diet of people who are slimming

The he alth benefits of beetroot juice are due to its high levels of iron, potassium, copper and folic acid. In addition, beetroot juice is a source of antioxidants - betalain.

  • lowers blood cholesterol, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease
  • has anti-inflammatory properties, helps fight inflammation in the body
  • thanks to the content of vitamin C, it accelerates wound healing and is involved in the formation of collagen that conditions skin firmness
  • prevents anemia thanks to its iron content
  • protects the liver from the effects of toxins
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Beet juice - nutritional values, calories (per 100 g)

Caloric value - 34.0 kcal Protein - 0.8 g Fat - 0.2 g

- saturated fatty acids - 0.02 g - monounsaturated fatty acids - 0.01 g - polyunsaturated fatty acids - 0.06 g

Carbohydrates - 7.6 g Fiber - 0.5 g

Minerals(% of RDA for an adult)

Phosphorus - 13.0 mg (2%) Potassium - 253.0 mg (7%) Sodium - 45.0 mg (3%) Calcium - 27.0 mg (3%) Iron - 1.1 mg (11%) Magnesium - 12.0 mg (3%) Zinc - 0.4 mg (4%) Copper - 0.07 mg (8%)

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 - 0.022 mg (2%) Vitamin B2 - 0.039 mg (3%) Niacin - 0.31 mg (2%) Vitamin B6 - 0.04 mg (3%) Folates - 36.6 µg (9%) Vitamin C - 6.9 mg (8%) Vitamin A - 9.0 µg (2%) Vitamin E - 0.16 mg (2%)

USDA Nutritional Value,% Recommended Daily Allowance: Nutrition Standards, IŻŻ Amendment, 2022

Beet juice - contraindications

People with he alth problems and taking medications (including people suffering from high blood pressure) should consult a doctor if they want to consume beetroot juice regularly.

Beet juice is rich in oxalates, so it should be avoided by people with kidney stones or with a history of kidney stones. Oxalates are also dangerous for people with gout.

Beet juice should be consumed with caution by people with low blood pressure - drinking the juice regularly can lead to hypotension.

After consuming beetroot juice, beetroot may appear - urine turns red. This effect disappears after stopping the beetroot juice and is not dangerous.

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beetroot juice for cancer?

On the Internet you can find information that beetroot juice can cure cancer. This method is recommended by many quacks. One of them recommends a 42-day fast and drinking a special vegetable juicethe basis is beetroot, and tea. Avoid staying on the water veins during the treatment, so as not to expose yourself to negative radiation.

Indeed, beetroot juice is very he althy, but let no one believe that by drinking it, it can beat cancer. Believing this can lead to the development of cancer, which reduces the chances of a cure.

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Beet juice - how many calories it has (in 1 cup: 220 ml)

Caloric value - 75.0 kcal Protein - 1.76 g Fat - 0.44 g

- saturated fatty acids - 0.044 g - monounsaturated fatty acids - 0.022 g - polyunsaturated fatty acids - 0.132 g

Carbohydrates - 16.72 g Fiber - 1.1 g

Minerals(% of RDA for an adult)

Phosphorus - 28.6 mg (4%) Potassium - 556.6 mg (15%) Sodium - 99.0 mg (7%) Calcium - 59.4 mg (7%) Iron - 2.4 mg (24%) Magnesium - 26.4 mg (7%) Zinc - 0.88 mg (9%) Copper - 0.154 mg (18%)

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 - 0.048 mg (4%) Vitamin B2 - 0.086 mg (7%) Niacin - 0.68 mg (4%) Vitamin B6 - 0.09 mg (7%) Folates - 80.5 µg (20%) Vitamin C - 15.2 mg (18%) Vitamin A - 19.8 µg (4%) Vitamin E - 0.35 mg (4%)

USDA Nutritional Value,% Recommended Daily Allowance: Nutrition Standards, IŻŻ Amendment, 2022

Beet juice - use in the kitchen

Beet juice is most often used as a drink. It can be eaten in the form of lunch and afternoon tea. Additionally, beetroot juice is used as a dye, including food color and hair dye.

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Beet juice - how to buy a good quality one?

Good quality beetroot juice can be purchased in he alth food stores and in he alth food sections of supermarkets. It is best to choose one-day juices, which are most often made of fresh beetroot. For the production of pasteurized juices, concentrated beetroot juice or puree is used.

It is also worth paying attention to the source of the beet used for the production of juice (preferably if it comes from organic farming) and to the juice composition given on the label (prepared from beetroot, with no added sugar or preservatives).

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Homemade beetroot juice

The easiest way to prepare beetroot juice is to use a juicer or a multi-speed juicer. The raw beetroot should be washed, cut into pieces and squeezed out the juice.

Another way is to add sugar to the chopped, peeled beetand leave for 24 hours. After this time, the beets will release their juice, which should be strained. Beet juice can also be prepared by mixing beetroots with the addition of water in a mixer cup and draining the juice from the resulting mass.

Beetroot juice can be seasoned with s alt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, dill or add carrot, apple, orange, ginger.

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About the authorMarzena Masna, dietitian SOS Diet, dietary catering, WarsawA graduate of dietetics at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. She gained professional experience in dietary clinics, the Nursery Complex of the Capital City of Warsaw and Warsaw hospitals for adults and children. She constantly deepens her knowledge by participating in conferences on proper nutrition, as well as diet-prevention and diet therapy of diseases. Currently, a dietitian at SOS Diet, dietary catering, where he deals with nutritional advice for clients, creating recipes, preparing the menu and supervising the quality of meals.

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