Reduce Blood Pressure And Cleanse The Liver With Beetroot

Making various natural drinks with beets can be very beneficial when it comes to hydrating the body, regulating intestinal transit and also lowering blood pressure and cleaning the liver. For this reason, many people have been encouraged to search and try various recipes.

Beetroot, also known as beet, is a very famous vegetable around the world, both for its flavor and color and for its many health benefits. Like other plant-based foods, it is an excellent source of fiber.

The experts of the 5 a day Association confirm that beets are “a source of fiber and manganese and rich in folates” (the latter are essential for normal cell development). For their part, experts from the Spanish Nutrition Foundation indicate that it is also a source of minerals (potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and sodium) and some vitamins.

For all the above, there are those who have the idea that beets could be a food that could help improve health. Obviously, as long as it is included in the framework of a balanced diet.

Beetroot to lower blood pressure

According to research published in the scientific journal Science Daily , beets may be effective in lowering blood pressure, given its nitrate content.

Nitrates, found in beets and green leafy vegetables, are converted to nitric oxide through a long biological process. Nitric oxide relaxes and dilates blood vessels, which helps improve circulation and lower blood pressure.

Although it remains to be clarified and deepened, it is possible to affirm that beets are a healthy food that can be included in moderation in a balanced diet.

Beet juice: a natural soft drink with medicinal potential

Beet juice is considered a good way to take advantage of this food, since it provides a certain amount of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Here are some recipes to encourage you to try it.

Recipe 1

According to beliefs, beets are a food that can help cleanse the liver of accumulated toxins, due to its fiber content. It could also help reduce bile, to improve liver function.

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 3 beets.
• Ginger root (1 cm).
• 1 small apples.

Preparation

• Wash all the ingredients well and cut them into small pieces.
• Put them in the blender and mix it with a little water.
• Take it before your meal.

Recipe 2

Ingredients

• Water (250 ml).
• Beetroot (1 medium piece).
• Blueberries (3 handfuls).
• Ice (4 cubes).

Preparation

• Wash the ingredients and cut them into small pieces.
• Put them in the blender, and beat them until you get a homogeneous texture.
• Drink it without straining.

Recipe 3

The lemon twist in this recipe makes it perfect to enjoy in the summer, when the temperature rises, or after a workout at the gym.

Ingredients

• Beetroot (1 large piece).
• Lemon (1 large piece).
• Water (125 ml).

Preparation

• Squeeze the lemon and put the juice in a blender.
• Chop the beet into small pieces and add them to the blender as well.
• Add the water and stir everything.
• When it has the desired consistency, drink the juice very cool, better on an empty stomach.

Recipe 4

Ingredients

• Beetroot (1 piece).
• Lettuce (1 piece).
• Kale (3 leaves).
• Apple (1 piece).

Preparation

• Wash all the ingredients and chop them into small pieces.
• Put them in the blender and add a little water.
• Beat it until you get a homogeneous juice.

According to beliefs, just as a clove of garlic could contribute to cardiovascular health, consuming a glass of beet juice daily could help lower blood pressure and also cleanse the liver. However, several experts consider that more research is lacking on the effects of beet consumption on cardiovascular health.

While experts continue to investigate, beet juice can be consumed as a natural soda. Do you already know which recipe you are going to try first?