BEETROOT

THE SUPER SUMMER VEGGIE

   Beetroot is an exceptional summer vegetable. It is sweet, its color is vibrant and above all very rich in nutrients that benefits our body. Beetroots are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These purple veggies are a great source for some vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin B9 folate, potassium, manganese, iron, dietary fiber…

fresh beetroot

Health benefits of beetroots

·     Beetroots are high in many plant compounds like nitrates that helps lower blood pressure

· Improve athletic performance and helps with the recovery after training

· Its richness in antioxidants makes it a powerful anti-inflammatory against all viral infections

·  Helps with digestion because it contains special enzymes like oxidase enzymes that facilitates the complex process of digestion.

·     Great for the liver functions. This super veggie helps clean the liver of any waste.

· Excellent for our probiotics: the active compound betacyanins helps prevent and fight Helicobacter Pylori found in our colon.

·     Perfect for pregnant women. It helps with the construction of the fetus’ brain.

·     Help with blood sugar regulation

· Beetroots are known for supporting the body’s natural detoxification system. It is a wonderful detox vegetable.

FYI :  To get most of the beetroots’ nutrients, try to enjoy them raw. You could use them in juices and roasted. Boiling the beetroots destroy most of its beneficial nutrients.

 

DETOX JUICE RECIPE

BEETROOT JUICE WITH APPLE, CARROT, GINGER, LEMON AND PARSLEY

 

INGREDIENTS FOR 2 PERSONS

·     2 Pieces of fresh beetroot

·     1 Apple red or green

·     1 inch piece of ginger

·     1 lemon or lime

·     1 bunch of parsley

·     3 pieces of carrot

 

METHOD OF PREPARATION

·     First you need to prep the veggies. So, you need to scrub them and wash them very well

·     GINGER: Cut the one-inch piece of ginger into little pieces. The ginger adds some tanginess to this juice.

·     APPLE: Cut the apple into large chunks. You could use either a red apple or a green one.

·     LEMON: Cut the skin of the lemon or lime. Then cut it to large pieces

·      PARSLEY: Cut the stems off and use only the top two thirds of the parsley bunch

·     CARROT: Cut the ends off, and then cut the carrots into large chunks

·     BEETROOTS: You could use the beets either raw or roasted a little. Cut the beetroots into pieces that will fit inside the juicer or blender.

·     Put all ingredients in the blender

·     Add 3 to 4 cups of water to the mix

·     Do not add any sugar for the beetroots are already sweet

·     Our blend ready, filter the blended vegetables using a nut milk bag or any other filter you have.

·     If the mix is too thick, you can add some water

The combination of theses ingredients is amazing. You need to try it. 

BEETROOT NUTRITION FACTS

(FOR 100 G)

·     Calories: 43

·     Water: 88%

·     Carbs: 9.6 grams

·     Sugar: 6.8 grams

·     Fiber: 2.8 grams

·     Protein: 1.6 grams

·     Fat: 0.2 grams


beetroot fresh juice

 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PARSLEY

Parsley is a good source for antioxidants, and rich in vitamins like vitamins A, C, K…and it is low in calories.

·     Due to its richness in antioxidants, parsley is good for improving blood sugar.

·     Parsley contains some plant compounds like Carotenoid antioxidants that are good for the health of the heart. It helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes.

·     Parsley is rich in flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamin C. These compounds help reduce high blood pressure, the major risk for kidney disease. Consequently, it will keep your kidney strong and healthy. Also, it helps lower the risk of kidney stones.

 

PARSLEY NUTRITION FACTS

Two tablespoons (8 grams) of parsley contains:

  • Calories : 2
  • Vitamin K: 154% of the DI
  • Vitamin C: 16% of the DI
  • Vitamin A: 12% of the Daily Intake (DI)

 

ENJOY!