Beetroot juice

Recently, freshly squeezed vegetable juices have become increasingly popular. It’s no secret that vegetables are healthier than fruits. They contain much more valuable vitamins and minerals necessary for the normal functioning of the body. And of course, everyone has long known about the benefits of fresh vegetables, since any heat treatment significantly weakens their medicinal properties. But after all, a raw vegetable is far from a gourmet dish, and a fresh one made on its basis or using a group of products can become an alternative to it. Not the last place among such fresh juices is occupied by beet juice. Beetroot is quite popular for both medicinal and cosmetic purposes, it is often introduced into the diet for weight loss. It is practically harmless, so it can be used even by small children. All her useful qualities were absorbed by the juice, prepared not without her help. But there are still many questions about the benefits and harms of this product. From how many months can it be given to a child? Will it harm the baby? Can I drink it with high blood pressure? How to take and prepare freshly squeezed juice? What can be contraindications? The answers to all these questions can be found in this article.

The chemical composition of beetroot juice

Fresh beet juice contains a huge amount of useful substances, vitamins and minerals. It contains 1 gram of protein and approximately 14 grams of carbohydrates. Its calorie content is about 61 kcal. It contains 1 gram of dietary fiber, and a large amount of water – almost 83,4 grams.

Freshly squeezed beetroot juice has a rich vitamin complex. It also includes B vitamins (riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, pantothenic acid), and essential vitamin C, vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties, as well as much-needed niacin.

The mineral composition is represented by the content of potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, chlorine and manganese.

Useful properties of beetroot juice

Based on the richest vitamin and mineral composition, we can talk about the healing properties of the juice. Surely many people know its remarkable effect on the digestive system. After all, beetroot juice has long helped with such a delicate problem as constipation. This was facilitated primarily by its excellent cleansing properties: it removes dangerous toxins from the body and relieves the walls of blood vessels from fatty deposits and accumulations of salts of heavy metals. For this ability, it can be considered a powerful prophylactic to combat atherosclerosis. It simply kills bad cholesterol and prevents its further accumulation in the body. Natural beetroot juice is able to act on free radicals and radionuclides, thereby cleansing cells and reducing the risk of cancer.

Due to the fact that there is a deep cleaning of blood vessels, the work of the cardiovascular system is stimulated. Blood flows much better through such vessels. Due to this, the load on the heart muscle is reduced and blood pressure is effectively lowered. However, you need to understand that it is impossible to get such an effect from one time. In order to fruitfully reduce pressure, it is desirable to complete a full course of beetroot therapy.

Red beet juice helps to increase hemoglobin in the blood. It has a beneficial effect on the processes of hematopoiesis, therefore it is often used for anemia or anemia. For pregnant women, it can be a full replacement for iron-containing drugs. Moreover, during pregnancy it is desirable to eat only natural ingredients, and in this case, you can be sure of the absolute naturalness of the product.

Freshly squeezed beetroot juice can also be used as an external remedy. It is often used for gargling with tonsillitis and other diseases of the throat, dripping into the nose with sinusitis, adenoids. It is also used as a complete cure for the common cold in chronic rhinitis.

This is a powerful immune-restoring product. It is effective in the fight against viruses and bacteria, restores the natural protective function of the body and improves immunity.

It is also useful for the female body, as it allows you to cope with delicate problems during menopause. And in this regard, beetroot juice can compete even with common hormonal drugs. He is also an indispensable assistant for women in matters of youth and beauty. With its regular use, the condition of the skin improves. It receives the maximum amount of valuable trace elements that contribute to its firmness, hydration and rejuvenation, and also prevents the appearance of wrinkles. In hair care, this product is also often used. On its basis, hair masks are made that help get rid of dandruff, give them a well-groomed appearance, give volume and shine.

Its beneficial properties are also noted by such a famous Russian doctor as Elena Malysheva. She recommends using it for weight loss and cleansing of toxins.

Other health benefits of beetroot juice include:

• actively participates in the process of improving vision;
• supplies oxygen to brain cells;
• is a good prevention of heart attacks and strokes;
• effective as a laxative and medicine against worms;
• relieves nasal congestion and various throat diseases;
• remarkably fights stress and depression, prevents the development of diseases of the nervous system;
• is an effective remedy for gastritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, stomach ulcers;
• promotes deep cleansing of the kidneys, liver, bladder;
• effective remedy for dissolving gallstones;
• used as a prophylactic for pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas.
• helps to fight such female diseases as endometriosis or mastopathy, is often used for uterine myoma.
• relieves inflammation of the prostate gland, is widely used for prostatitis;
• serves to increase potency in men.

This is not a complete list of the beneficial properties of this miraculous juice, because they can be listed for a very long time. In any case, even judging by this list, you can make sure that the benefits of drinking raw beet juice are enormous.

Preparation of beetroot juice

The recipe for making fresh beetroot juice at home is quite simple. You can make it either in a juicer or in a blender, or in the usual way. To do this, take a piece of gauze and a grater. It is good if it is not metal, but plastic, since in the process of contact with metal, the beets tend to oxidize. It is necessary to choose the smallest holes on the grater so that the product in the process turns out to be like gruel. Fold it into gauze and squeeze. Of course, you can’t make a lot of juice in this way, so it’s much more convenient to use a juicer.

For cooking, you need to choose strong beets, saturated red, without veins. Before use, the product must be thoroughly washed and peeled.

Natural freshly prepared juice is recommended to stand for some time, usually it takes about two hours. The best place for this would be a refrigerator. Moreover, chilled juice is much easier to drink. And if you need it to make smoothies, then it must be mixed with crushed ice.

The juice can also be consumed warm. So it is often used in oncology, especially for the recovery of patients after chemotherapy.

Freshly squeezed beetroot juice can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. If you want to increase its shelf life, then it must be pasteurized at a high temperature, and stored rolled up in jars in a cool place. In the same way, you can prepare this product for the winter. It is difficult to say how rational such storage is. Since beets are sold all year round and the preparation of conservation from them most likely does not make sense. But, this option also has the right to exist.

How to drink beetroot juice

It is not enough to be able to properly prepare juice, you need to know how to use it correctly. You can not drink it fresh, immediately after preparation, since in this way you can only harm the body. It can cause vomiting, indigestion, dizziness and other unnecessary effects. In order for the juice to benefit, it is recommended to follow a few simple rules before using it:

• freshly squeezed juice should be defended in the refrigerator in the open;
• it is necessary to get rid of the formed sediment and the foam that has appeared on the surface;
• you need to start using small doses, starting with a teaspoon of the product and gradually increasing portions;
• beetroot juice is usually not drunk in its pure form, it is usually mixed with carrot or apple juice;
• drink juice about three times a week twenty minutes before meals;
• drinking juice in its pure form should not exceed more than 50 ml of drink per day;
• the duration of the use of a pure product is about 14 days, cocktails with other fruits or vegetables – no more than three months;
• beetroot juice is best drunk in the morning, it is not recommended to drink it at night.

There are a few more recommendations to the existing rules. For example, when making cocktails based on a fresh product, it is not necessary to defend other juices; it is recommended to add them to the settled juice in a freshly prepared form. For such a cocktail, you need to dilute 1 tablespoon of beetroot juice with ten tablespoons of another vegetable juice. In subsequent times, the proportion of the beet product should be increased. If there are no negative reactions, then it is usually customary to dilute it in a ratio of one to three, or one to four.

You should not stop only at the carrot and apple product. In summer, it will be good to dilute beetroot concentrate with cucumber, cabbage, tomato or squash juice. They can be used both in a separate form and as a mixture of various components.

Treatment with beet juice

Traditional medicine widely uses this product for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. With it, even chronic forms can be cured. Avicenna also advised using drops based on warm beetroot juice for otitis or ear pain. He just dripped them into his ears and the pain receded. He also recommended using it to do cleansing enemas. Such an enema remarkably cleansed the intestines of various bacteria and waste products. There is absolutely no difference whether your stomach acidity is high or low. Beetroot juice is a versatile product and can be consumed at any acidity. Numerous reviews of patients and doctors suggest that beetroot juice treatment is quite effective and, if used correctly, will not harm the body. Of course, before using juice in order to get rid of ailments, you should consult a doctor. You cannot self-medicate.

With hemorrhoids

The usefulness of beetroot juice has also been proven for hemorrhoids. It can help stop bleeding. To do this, you need to drink it on an empty stomach, 50 ml three times a day.

For liver diseases

Beetroot juice is quite an effective remedy that helps with cirrhosis of the liver and other serious diseases. The recipe is simple: drink half a glass of a mixture of cucumber, carrot and beet juice before meals twice a day. This will give a good cleansing effect and help the liver work smoothly.

With diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Fresh beet juice has indications for stomach ulcers, gastritis, inflammation of the duodenum. For constipation, it is recommended to eat about 150 grams of boiled beets on an empty stomach in the morning, or use a mixture of beet juice with kefir. To do this, add three tablespoons of juice to a glass of kefir.

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To get rid of the dangerous symptoms of hypertension, a mixture of beetroot and carrot juices in a one-to-one ratio helps well. Such a folk remedy significantly lowers blood pressure. Take it before meals twice a day for 150 grams. To improve the taste and raise the medicinal properties, you can add a tablespoon of honey to the mixture. It is desirable to adhere to such treatment for at least two weeks, for a more effective result – a month.

With a runny nose

Modern medicine recognizes the treatment of the common cold with fresh beet juice as quite effective. However, it should be remembered that instillation of the nose with undiluted juice can provoke burning attacks in the mucous membrane, therefore, before use, it should be diluted with warm boiled water about 1: 2.

For the first time, you can try to drip a drop into each nasal passage. If there are no negative reactions, then a single dose can be increased to three or four drops. Such a drink relieves swelling of the mucosa and thins thick mucus, which helps to relieve nasal congestion.

You can also use it with garlic and vegetable oil.

With sinusitis

Before treating sinusitis with folk remedies, it is necessary to consult an ENT doctor about the advisability of such treatment. Since such a disease may require more highly qualified assistance: a course of antibiotics or physiotherapy. In general, beetroot juice with sinusitis in folk medicine brings undeniable benefits. Beetroot has an antimicrobial effect, and thanks to this, it effectively cleanses the maxillary sinuses from pus and mucus. To do this, instill 3-4 drops of beet juice diluted with boiled water in a 1: 1 ratio into the nose.

With angina

With inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, gargling or warm drinking will be effective. To do this, you can use both the juice of fresh and boiled vegetables. Many reviews indicate that the following recipe helps very well with angina: grate raw beets and add a tablespoon of vinegar to a glass of product. After leaving to infuse, squeeze the beets and gargle with the resulting infusion.

With oncology

It has been scientifically proven that beets contain a large amount of substances that prevent the appearance of cancer cells. Even in the modern medical industry, there are preparations intended for the treatment of cancer patients, which contain a concentrated extract from fresh beet juice.

Of course, it is impossible to rely only on traditional methods of treatment for such diseases. They should be used as an additional therapy to the main treatment complex. Beetroot juice in this case can prevent the development of a tumor, reduce the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Also, this product raises the level of hemoglobin in the blood. With the help of it, a deep cleansing of the body from free radicals, toxins, radionuclides and other decay products takes place.

The following recipe will be effective in this situation: mix half a glass of freshly squeezed beetroot, carrot and lemon juice with half a glass of cognac (or homemade moonshine) and the same amount of honey. Wrap the container in which the prepared mixture is located with parchment or foil and send it to the refrigerator for a week. Before use, it is recommended to stir the medicine with a wooden spatula. Drink a tablespoon three times a day half an hour before meals or one hour after.

The same composition can be used for children: a teaspoon or dessert spoon, depending on age. All ingredients must be natural and of high quality.

When coughing

Beetroot juice is also effective as a cough medicine. For children, it can be used as a syrup. To do this, you need to cut out the middle of the beetroot, add sugar there and put it in the microwave for 5 minutes. The liquid formed inside the beets should be consumed in a teaspoon every two hours. Taking this medicine is especially good for a prolonged cough. With this treatment, you can eliminate it in just two days. It also helps with pneumonia and bronchitis.

With diabetes

Beetroot juice can be consumed in type 2 diabetes. But it is better to use boiled beet juice for this. Since in this process the beets lose purine, which is especially contraindicated in such a disease, and the sugar content in it is almost halved.

Beet juice for children

At what age should children be given juice? Is it allowed for babies? These questions can be answered by your pediatrician. It is worth remembering that the red dye found in beets is a rather strong allergen. Therefore, before introducing it into the children’s diet, consult a doctor.

If the child is not allergic, then you can start introducing it to children closer to 6 months of age. It cannot be given in its pure form; it must be diluted with water or other juice that has already been offered to the baby before. You need to start introducing the product with a few drops, constantly increasing the dose. Usually in children’s practice, beetroot juice is used for constipation or to improve blood. Urine may turn red. This is a normal phenomenon and you should not be afraid of this.

Beetroot juice can treat children’s runny nose, and it is also effective for adenoids. But you should know that instillation of a concentrated product into the nose of an infant is not recommended, as it can cause severe burning and inflammation of the mucosa. It is better to apply it to children over 6 years old, diluted with water or squeeze the juice of boiled beets, which are less concentrated than fresh.

With adenoids, you can use drops with beet juice and honey in a ratio of 2: 1. Instill two drops into the nose about five times a day.

Beet juice for women

Here, the antitumor properties of beetroot juice are especially good. It helps with diseases such as endometriosis and cysts, contributes to a positive result in fibroids and mastopathy. It also helps to get rid of the side effects of taking hormonal drugs during menopause, promotes a regular monthly cycle and relieves pain symptoms.

With mastopathy, it is recommended to mix 3 tablespoons of juice with one spoon of honey. Spread this mixture on a cabbage leaf and apply it to the chest.

This juice is also good as a cosmetic product. On its basis, various face and hair masks are made that improve their condition. With the help of beetroot juice, you can wonderfully moisturize and tighten the skin, get rid of freckles and age spots. To properly care for your skin with beetroot juice, you need to remember a few simple rules:

• do not apply masks on damaged skin;
• it is not advised to overexpose the mask on the skin, as beets can paint the face.

Mask for normal skin

For such a mask you will need:

• fresh beet juice – 1 tablespoon;
• cucumber juice – 2 teaspoons;
• heavy cream – 1 tablespoon.

Mix all ingredients until a homogeneous mass is formed. Apply to previously cleansed skin, excluding the area around the eyes. Keep for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Cream can be replaced with milk.

Mask for dry skin

For such a mask you need:

• beetroot juice – 1 tablespoon;
• cream – 1 teaspoon.

Mix everything and apply on the face. Keep for 15 minutes. After the end of the procedure, wash off the remnants of the product with warm water.

Beet juice and henna for hair

You can even dye your hair with beetroot juice. Since beetroot is a natural dye, mixing it with henna you can get a beautiful burgundy color. But it is worth noting that the result may differ markedly from the one you want to get, since natural dyes are an unpredictable thing. Not only beets, but also henna from different packages can give a different shade. The color may differ especially on dark or dyed hair.

To prepare the paint you will need:

• henna – 1 sachet;
• Karkade tea ‒ 3 bags;
• beets – 3 pieces.

The beets should be a rich burgundy color without streaks. You need to squeeze the juice out of it, it is better to use a juicer for this. Boil beetroot juice in an enamel pan so that it does not oxidize when in contact with metal. As soon as it boils, you need to remove it from the stove and throw hibiscus there. After about 5 minutes, steam henna with warm “beetroot tea”. If the mass turned out to be very thick, you can dilute it with hot water. Apply the mixture to dry hair, cover with a film or plastic bag and wrap with a towel. Keep the paint on for about an hour. You can only wash it off with plain warm water. The use of shampoo is allowed only after two days. Such paint is suitable for those who do not want or cannot use chemical dye to dye their hair.

Beet juice for weight loss

Due to its cleansing properties and low calorie content, beetroot juice can also be used for dietary purposes. In this case, you need to use a mixture of various juices and drink on an empty stomach in the morning for several weeks. Beetroot juice should be added in small quantities. Even 20 ml of the product is enough for a complete cleansing of the liver and intestines. The beneficial substances that make up beetroot juice are able to burn fats, regulate lipid metabolism and lower cholesterol.

Cooking application

Beetroot juice, of course, has a wide range of uses in the culinary field. It is used in the preparation of various sweets as a natural dye to give dishes a beautiful deep red color. Often, a cream for confectionery is prepared on its basis and added to the dough. Sometimes used as a dressing for salads. It can also be used to prepare very healthy beetroot kvass, delicious beetroot juice, as well as the famous red velvet cake.

Beet juice

For cooking you will need:

• raw beets – 200 grams;
• granulated sugar – 100 grams;
• lemon – 1 piece;
• water – 1 liter;
• flour – 150 grams.

Grate the beets and squeeze out the juice. Pour the cake with hot water, boil and cook for about 20 minutes. At the end of the process, add sugar, lemon juice and freshly squeezed beetroot juice. Put back on the stove and bring to a boil, strain and pour into a pitcher of ice.

The benefits of beetroot juice for athletes

Recent studies by scientists have proven that beetroot juice is also beneficial for athletes. It is simply indispensable in those sports where endurance is required. Beets are very rich in nitrates, which they absorb from the soil. Those, in turn, in the human body turn into nitrites, which eventually form nitric oxide. It is he who, thanks to him, expands the vessels and increases blood flow. And the more oxygen gets into the muscle tissues, the more energy they will produce and, accordingly, work tirelessly.

Therefore, beetroot juice is recommended for athletes, especially before important competitions.

Harm and contraindications

In addition to its advantages and useful qualities, beetroot juice also has minor contraindications. It can not be used for diabetes mellitus, kidney and urolithiasis, gout, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcers. It is not recommended to use it at low pressure, as well as with individual intolerance to the product. There were cases when a woman drank a glass of beetroot juice and she became very ill: vomiting opened, nausea and weakness appeared. It is also contraindicated in newborns and young children due to the high allergenicity of beets.

Conclusions

Fresh beetroot juice is famous primarily for its medicinal and healing properties. It is recommended by doctors as an excellent cure for many diseases, and the reviews of numerous patients who have experienced the magical effect of this juice testify to the veracity of these recommendations. This healing drink is able to fight even cancer cells and is used in modern medicine for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Its beneficial properties have not bypassed the cosmetology industry. With its help, various face and hair masks are prepared, which are very popular with women. It can also be used for weight loss, as beetroot juice has good cleansing properties and is also able to break down fats. And recently, he has proven himself well in sports. Athletes before important competitions are advised to consume beetroot juice to improve heart function and increase endurance, speed and power. Such juice is contraindicated for people suffering from serious diseases of the kidneys and liver, as well as for low blood pressure and diabetes.