I've read about the benefits of beets. They all say something like this...Beets have a unique phytonutrient profile different from many other antioxidant-rich vegetables. They are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties, and help detoxify our bodies. Detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, phytonutrients....sounds like something I NEED! I love beets in a salad so why not in a smoothie/juice? Ummmmm...bleh! I am still trying to choke it down. The juice I made consisted of 1 beet, 1 carrot, 1 orange, 1/2 cup red grapes, 1/2 cup green tea and a teeny bit of ginger. I'm thinking I should have used half of a beet and another orange and more carrots and maybe 1/2 a grapefruit. I'm going to try that next time. This taste like dirt in a glass. :(
In other news I think juicing has helped me beet this flu and sinus infection more quickly! I feel tired but much better than I have before when I've had this. Woohooo!
Okay, think I'll dump this glass and try again. :)
CHEERS!!!!
MistyXO
Eeew. I HATE beets. I want to like them and have been way too scared to juice them. Like ginger, I'll eventually try it, but it just sounds horrible. Ginger will be first for sure.
ReplyDeleteI've heard silver beets are better....I haven't tried them yet. I like to eat beats...don't think I'll be juicing them very often. LOL
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