Beet juice

sannsk

I've been hearing that Beet Juice is like the superfood among superfoods,

A study led by the University of Exeter, published in 2009 in the "Journal of Applied Physiology," reported that beet juice may have the most benefits when it comes to improving athletic stamina. Not only has beet juice been found to help boost athletic performance, but the vegetable has also been linked to helping those with lung and heart problems and aiding in general overall health.

The Exeter-led study pointed to the benefits of nitrates, concluding that they boost a cyclists's endurance by 16 percent. Nitrates are helpful to athletes because they quickly bring oxygen to muscles, essentially making the hard efforts easier.
Athletes aren't the only ones that benefit from nitrates. Elderly people and those with lung, heart and metabolic disease could also benefit from the increased oxygen that nitrates supply to the body.

Beet juice, which is high in potassium, can help regulate fluid levels and balance electrolytes. Beet juice is also an effective anti-inflammatory because it contains betaine. This can help reduce an athlete's risk of chronic inflammation and illness. It's also high in vitamins C, A, B1, B2 and B6.

(Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/475637-beet-juice-athletes/#ixzz2Dnhmu8UV)

Unfortunately, it tastes downright nasty when I drink it pure. Is there anyone who has been successful in adding this to recipes or blending it with other juices, so that the taste is somewhat improved?

punkypenny

I almost bought beets the other day for juicing. Now I definitely want to try it. I imagine it would taste better with apple.

kr1stadee

I keep seeing Beetlejuice .. figured I needed to check it out.. nope, just beet juice lol

I think some drink pickle juice for similar reasons

Acg67

+1 for nitrates

Espressocycle

I'm too lazy to juice, but sometimes I order a beet carrot celery juice at a juice bar in town and it is quite a treat. I think the astringency of the celery really makes it. However, some people have a much higher sensitivity to the compound in beets that is described as earthy/wet basement.

cindyhoney2

I used to love my Grandma's picked beets as a kid but I have not had them in years. I also have not noticed them in the store except in cans...my question is which do you use? I have veggie/fruit smootihes several times a week and I'm always looking for new ideas to throw in the mix.

libland

Beet, carrots, celery, and a little apple.

sannsk

The thing is, I don't own a juicer, so I would buy it bottled from the store. I guess I could buy beet juice, carrot juice and apple juice in an organic store and mix them at home

CelebrateLife

Try adding a bit carnation milk and/or almond Breeze vanilla
With a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon ... It'll go down so much better and you'll actually want to drink it

Bumdrahp

I have actually been blending it, with several other veggies ..then heating it up in a saucepan..and eating it like a soup. It's really good! I use red pepper, green pepper, onion, and golden beets as well as red beets. I really enjoy it.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

I would rather just eat the beets. I love pickled beets.

Bumdrahp

I would rather just eat the beets. I love pickled beets.

I have never just earten a raw beet.. ever.. I can't bring myself to do it for some reason lol. it just seems weird.

ki4yxo

Beet, carrots, celery, and a little apple.

You could a had a V8!


Why just the juice, and not whole fresh beets?????
20-30 minutes in the pressure cooker, with a little
seasalt, fresh cracked pepper, and balsamic rocks..

themutineer

Kale/Beet salad is where it's at.

calimoma

omg juice one beet with 2 oranges....delish!!!

bokodasu

The Bunnicula:

2 oz fresh beet juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1.5 oz vodka

Stir & serve over ice. Garnish with lemon twist. Tastes like health.

The Hippie Licker:

1 peeled raw beet, quartered
3 tbsp hemp protein powder
1/2 lemon, seeds and 1/2 of the peel removed

Blend together with ice until smooth, strain into pint glass. Tastes like lemony dirt!

Really, though, apple+lemon+ginger is your best bet if you don't like the funky dirt taste of beets, it covers up a lot of yuck. I blend my own, but you could probably get all those already in liquid form.

cmcollins001

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dare2love81

I keep seeing Beetlejuice .. figured I needed to check it out.. nope, just beet juice lol

Okay, so I'm not the only one...

footiechick82

What's your favourite vegetable?








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anyway, yes I love beet juice and had beets for lunch today

crjohnston12

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Ginger w/ Beets...yummy!

I love the golden beets when they are in seaseon. I often slice them and throw them on the grill with just a pinch of olive oil and salt. Otherwise, I have been known to eat them right out of a can when the fresh ones are not available. I also love beets on a salad with some walnuts, sliced apples and goats cheese...the best!

jahenry17

There are lots of great recipes that have beets in them on rebootwithjoe.com

This is the website that coresponds with the movie "Fat sick and nearly dead". All whole foods and fresh juices