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Beet Juice freshly squeezed from beetroot, is such an amazing superfood. It detoxes and nourishes our bodies in so many ways and levels. The beetroot juice is especially notable for helping lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and improve stamina. No doubt that it is the best DASH {dietary approach to stop hypertension} food choice.
Why Beetroot Juice is an exceptional superfood?
Freshly squeezed beetroot juice contains tons of varieties of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Many researches confirmed a relationship between drinking beetroot juice and lowered blood pressure, reduced inflammation and boosted stamina.
It worth mentioning that they are also one of the most powerful antioxidants. The highly pigmented magenta color is impressively beautiful. We know eating food that has a highly pigmented color is super beneficial for our body systems.
By the way, magenta, yellow and cyan (commonly referred as red, yellow and blue) are the three primary colors of pigments. Beet juice perhaps is one of the best all-natural magenta colors you can find.
Because of its richness in many antioxidants, people believe beet juice is one of the most potent anti-aging food, that will give you a lasting glow.
How to make freshly squeezed beet juice at home?
It is best to have a juicer to help with the process. Fortunately, you can get a quality juicer at quite a reasonable price nowadays. However, you can also make a blender work, with a little extra steps.
The first is to prep beetroots for squeezing beet juice
Use a brush if needed to scrub the beetroots, and wash and rinse well. Either air dry or pat dry with a paper towel.
Following that, trim the ends off to peel beetroots using a hand peeler.
The second is to cut peeled beet into small chunks that are suitable for the juicer or blender
Different juicer or blender may have different requirements in terms the optimal size and shape recommended. Make sure you follow the recommendations.
Last is to squeeze beet juice using a juicer or blender
Follow the instruction of the juicer and so a small batch at a time.
When you use a blender to squeeze juice, depending on the specific blender functions, you may need to add 1/4 cup water initially to get the blending started.
After you’ve done with the first batch, leave some beet juice liquid in the blender before adding additional peeled beet chunks for next batch. You can use a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer to separate the beet juice from the pulp.
Beet Juice Frequently Asked Questions
How much beetroot juice can I have each day?
I recommend between 1-2 cups a day. Since beetroot juice is extremely rich in minerals, nitrates, for instance, you do not want to over-load the body. In fact, if you have a thirsty after taste, that is your cue to stop.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) put this wisely, it is all about Yin-Yang balance. Do not overdo it.
What other things I should know?
Since beetroot juice is highly pigmented, you may notice your urine and stool become pinkish looking. This is normal.
Looking for detoxing while nourishing recipes? Try these:
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- Kelp Rib Soup {Naturally Delicious Chinese Style}
Beet Juice {freshly squeezed at home superfood} Recipe
Beet Juice freshly squeezed from beetroot, is such an amazing superfood. It detoxes and nourishes our bodies in so many ways and levels. The beetroot juice is especially notable for helping lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and improve stamina.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb beetroot, about 9 beetroots
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the beetroots. Use a brush if needed. Either air dry or pat dry with a paper towel.
- Trim the ends off to peel beetroots using a hand peeler.
- Cut peeled beet into small chunks that are suitable for the juicer or blender.
- Squeeze beet juice using a juicer or blender. Follow the instruction of the juicer. If you are using a blender, see notes for additional information.
- All done! Enjoy an amazing superfood.
Notes
- When you use a blender to squeeze juice, depending on the blender, you may need to add 1/4 cup water initially to get the blending started.
- This recipe produces about 3 cups of freshly squeezed beet juice.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 servings Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 79Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 118mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 2gSugar 16gProtein 2g
Nutrition calculation is provided by Nutritionix to the best knowledge per ingredients description and isn't always accurate.