Benefits of Beetroot...

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The Magic of Beetroot Juice

· An intake of one glass of beetroot juice daily can assuringly tame high blood pressure.
· Beetroot juice is very potent, and it's recommended that you drink the raw juice diluted at least 4 times with other milder juices such as carrot, cucumber, or celery.
· It is claimed that beetroot juice has the ability to clean and build the blood, improve circulation and calm the nerves.
· It also improves the health of the liver, kidneys, and bladder.
· The juice is claimed to be beneficial in the treatment of gallstones and kidney stones.
· It cleans the intestines and fights cancer.
· For women, it improves the menstrual problems as well as cures anemia.
· It is traditionally used for curing eye fatigue & tiredness.
· Along with treating skin problems, the juice is effective in dealing with weight loss problems.

Blends of Juice

Known to have an extremely strong flavor, beetroot juice tastes best when mixed with other juices. The following combinations are the most popular ones:

· Beet juice with carrot and celery (For a sweeter drink, add an apple, or use 2 apples instead of the carrots)
· Beetroot juice with cucumber and pineapple (A fabulous cleansing drink which is best when consumed on an empty stomach)
· An unusual but delicious vegetable juice recipe that uses apples, beetroot, broccoli, nettles and lemon juice
· A mix of organic beetroot juice and monin caramel syrup
· Beetroot, carrot & apple juice (this mix can amazingly boost your energy levels)
· Blend the beetroot, ginger, pineapple and cucumber along with water.

Points of Caution

· Be careful to choose only firm and smooth beets. Avoid beets that are either soft or shriveled.
· Known to be one of the most powerful vegetables, beets are responsible for causing both stools and urine to turn red and if this happens, don't be surprised.
· Always remember to drink beetroot juice as a combination with either veggies or fruits. Having this juice by itself can temporarily paralyze your vocal chords, make you break out in hives, increase your heart rate, cause chills or a fever.
· Beets are best used moderately in small amounts.
· It is not advisable for those who are pregnant. It can be very toxic or very ill to take beetroot juice without consulting a medical specialist.