“Known for decades as a liver protective food, beets may not be the newest kid on the block, but mounting research is showing why you should take another good look at this root vegetable in juice form,” says Our Man in Scrubs, Dr Oz. After the holidays we all need liver love
I can’t imagine a world without beets. One of the reasons is that raw beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Studies have shown betalains provide a power house of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support.
I know some of us are used to popping beets in the pot to boil, but I beg you to reconsider. Unlike some other food pigments, betalains undergo very steady loss as the length of cooking time is increased. This is serious if we want to reap the true benefits of this Superfood.
Recent laboratory studies on human tumor cells have shown tumors lessen when exposed to betalains. These tumors include colon, stomach, lung, breast, prostate, uterine and testicular. I have no intention of my tumor returning, so I am totally on board for a big dose of betalains. We buy beets ten pounds at a time because they store so well in the fridge.
At Diet For Living Center we love the deep pinks and reds as our juicer presses the rich Raw liquid out of our Omega 8005 Juicer. Naturally sweet, low in calories and high in nutrients, we add raw beets daily to our juicing regiment. Here’s our simple favorite.
Best Fresh Pressed Beet Juice Ever Recipe
All Raw, All Organic:
- 3 carrots peeled
- ½ large beet peeled
- 1 Granny Smith green apple
- 3 Romaine lettuce leaves
- ¼ fresh lemon with peel
Feed all of the above through the juice hopper. Pour into a glass and drink right away while fresh.