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4. 4. Boosts energy and stamina
Beetroot juice helps in opening the blood vessels and thus
Simple Ways Of Making Beetroot Juice At Home: increases the flow of oxygen throughout your body making you
feel more energetic and active. This is probably why it’s best to
Ingredients: have it early morning to wake up your sleepy organs. It has been
• 2 cups chopped beetroot often promoted as a great workout drink and good for athletes as
• 2 cups diced carrot it increase the flow of oxygen to the muscles preparing them for
• half cup water the stress ahead.
• 5 tbsp. lemon juice 5. Good for digestion
• a pinch of salt Beetroot juice with its pulp is full of fiber which helps in
• a few mint leaves regulating your digestive processes and also relieves
Method: constipation. Beetroot is also rich in betaine, which is an agent
1. Take a blender and add carrots, mint leaves and beetroot to it thought to be beneficial for good digestive health. It is said that
and blend it. betaine increases stomach acid levels, in order to improve
2. Now add water, lemon juice, and salt. digestion. A glass of beetroot juice is also a great home remedy
3. Stir well and pour into a glass. for an upset stomach.
6. Lowers blood glucose
Though high in sugar, beetroot actually helps in regulating your
6 Benefits of Beetroot Juice : blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that it does not lead to
Why You Should Drink It Everyday high glucose concentration in the blood. This simply means that
the natural sugars in beetroot are released very slowly in the body
and thus, prevents sudden spikes. In the form of the juice, it may
actually help diabetics..

1. Manages your blood pressure
One of the benefits of beetroot juice can help in temporarily
lowering high blood pressure. Researchers have attributed this to
oxygen to flow to your brain, heart and muscles and thus, BEAUTY TIPS
the presence of nitrates in beets. The naturally occurring nitrates
increase nitric oxide found in the blood vessels which allow more

lowering high blood pressure.

2. Gives you a glowing skin
If you’re healthy from within, it reflects on the outside. Beetroot Try this, it works!
juice acts a great blood purifier, which is key in keeping your skin
glowing and healthy. Beetroots are also rich in Vitamin C which
helps in clearing blemishes and evens out your skin tone while
giving it a natural glow. Put turmeric powder on the opened wound, it

acts as an antiseptic agent and helps in blood
3. 3. A great way to detox naturally coagulation.
Beetroots are a unique source of betalains – a type of
phytonutrient. These compounds are known to provide powerful
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties. For
long, beetroot has been known as the liver-protective food. It is a
great liver cleanser and helps in flushing out all the toxins. With
the help of compounds like methionine and glycine, it prevents
fatty acids from building up and stimulates the liver cells.

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