Beets are considered the Cinderella of the vegetable world. They were scorned for a while by the association with the canned goods bathed in sugar and vinegar that are hidden at the end of the food cabinets, however today they have come back to life now that fresh vegetables are reappearing in supermarkets, thankfully.
The benefits of beets: Beets have so many different benefits that are so potent that it is difficult to know where to start. Beets are one of the best purifiers and it strengthens the immunological system and above all it has a good effect on the body as a whole. It has a very high content of anti oxidants and it fights off infection. It works in a very deep way to stimulate the circulatory system, collaborates in making red blood cells, cleans and strengthens the blood, which allows it to take the nutrients to the whole body and overcome anemia. In Eastern Europe, its purifying properties are so appreciated that they are even used in the treatment of leukemia. The content of iron and natural sugar present in beets strengthens and energizes the body and supposedly eating it helps people’s memory and concentration. Even though beets have a naturally sweet taste, surprisingly it does not have a lot of calories in it.
The vitamins and beneficial minerals that beets have metabolize inside the body generating vitamin A, vitamin B6 and C, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorus. Beets also have a high content of carbohydrates.
Vital organs: Besides all of the benefits previously mentioned, beets also help to protect a lot of the vital organs. They strengthen the functioning of the kidneys, of the bladder and liver and act very powerfully against kidney stones. It is a natural anti-inflammatory agent and as such, it can also help to mitigate allergic reactions.
Beets can also help to alleviate menstrual problems particularly anemia caused by very heavy periods and also helps to regulate menstrual cycles due to the relations it has with the blood. It also helps to improve menopausal problems.
Beets contain important anti oxidants that collaborate with the body in order to stop and avoid diseases. The lymphatic system that makes up the main defense of the body against infections becomes stronger when beets are eaten, especially if it is drunken in a juice form.
Selecting, storing and using beets: When buying beets make sure to get the ones that are firm, have a reddish purple color to them, have all the skin on them, and do not have stains or bruises on the skin, preferably the organic variations. The leaves of the beets should be green and look fresh. Beets can be used in a number of dishes; generally they are boiled but they can also be eaten raw, grated or sliced into thin pieces in salads. You will be able to find a lot of recipes using beets in recipes from Russia and Eastern Europe.
Beet juice is one of the most powerful ever made and if it is mixed with carrot juice, spinach or cabbage, it makes one of the best cocktails that can be found for the care of your health. There are many people that do not enjoy eating beets however after having tried it in juice have soon come to realize that it has a sweet and earthy taste to it and have enjoyed it. It is especially good when it is drunken with other juices, such as vegetables that are spicier or bitterer. The stems of the beets have additional nutrients, which is why it is suggested to obtain juice from the leaves as well. Beet juice can stain clothing and table linens so be careful when preparing it, serving it, and drinking it.
The benefits of beets
- It purifies and detoxifies
- It strengthens the immunological system and the circulatory system
- It strengthens the blood and combats anemia
- It avoids infections, inflammations and kidney stones
- It gives energy and balances the way the body operates
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