CNB Fruity Talk: BEETROOT JUICE

                                         

This vibrant and colorful veggie if consumed daily, would definitely add color to our life.

If you rub a slice of this on to the lips, the purple color would stay for so long that we don’t have to worry about re-applying..Lol

It might come as a surprise to many, but beets come from the same botanic family as spinach. Although most of us are familiar with the red beetroot, it can be found in different colors. Besides the familiar red ones, there are also white, orange and golden beetroots.

One of the non-harmful side effects of drinking beetroot juice is the effect it may have on your stool and urine. Be prepared as it may turn red.

See the benefits:

• It contains the bio active agent betaine, which supports healthy liver function. When the liver is functioning properly, fats are broken down efficiently, aiding weight loss, and preventing fatigue and nausea.
• Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer.
• An excellent source of folic acid. They are a very good source of fiber, manganese and potassium. Beet greens and beetroot are a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6.
• Cholesterol Lowering: Beet fiber has been shown to have cholesterol lowering capabilities.
• Antioxidants: Betacyanin is the pigment that gives beetroot its color, and has powerful antioxidant properties. Studies have demonstrated that red beet products used regularly in the diet may provide protection against certain oxidative stress-related disorders in humans.
• Cancer Prevention: Preliminary tests suggest that beetroot ingestion can be one of the useful means to prevent lung and skin cancer. Other studies have shown that beet juice inhibits the formation of cancer causing compounds called nitrosamines.
• It is known as natural blood building food.
• Aphrodisiac-beet is rich in boron, our body uses boron for manufacturing the sex hormone, this increases the sexual desire
• Skin, hair– beet is a good remedy for treating skin diseases. Boil beet root pieces in some water and use this water for treating inflammation, pimples and boils on the skin.
• For hair- make a decoction of beetroot and mix it with some vinegar, apply this on scalp and this help you to get rid of dandruff.

Eating Tips:

• Drink Beetroot juice.
• Grated raw beets make a tasty addition to salads.