Beet juice is an excellent remedy for health.
One 240 ml serving of beet juice provides 110 calories, 3 grams of protein, 24 grams of carbohydrates and 0 grams of fat. Beet juice is an excellent source of potassium (701 mg).
* Calorie content: 110
* Fat: 0 g
* Sodium: 96 mg
* Carbohydrates: 24 g
* Fiber: 0 g
* Sugar: 22 g
* Proteins: 3 g
* Potassium: 701 mg
Carbohydrates
A serving of 100% beet juice contains 24 grams of carbohydrates. There are 22 grams of sugar in such a serving of beet juice, which means that almost all carbohydrates come from natural sugars. This is comparable to the amount of sugar in 100% fruit juices.
Beet juice slows down the glycemic response and reduces blood sugar spikes. It has a positive effect on the glycemic and insulin response, possibly due to the high content of nitrates.
Fats
Beet juice does not contain fats. Since some vitamins in beet juice are fat-soluble, you can consume juice with some healthy fats to improve absorption.
Protein
One serving of beet juice contains 3 grams of protein. This is a low-protein food.
Vitamins and minerals
Beet juice, like whole beets, contains potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and manganese. Beet juice is especially rich in potassium - 701 mg per serving.
Caloric content
One 240 ml serving of beet juice contains 110 calories, most of which consists of carbohydrates and a small amount of protein. Beet juice does not contain fats.
Health benefits
Inorganic nitrates in beet juice are converted in the body into nitrite and nitric oxide - a molecule involved in the expansion of blood vessels. Beetroot juice has been found to improve blood flow to the muscles and brain, and this is a very good indicator.
Reduces high blood pressure
Drinking beet juice can help lower blood pressure. Moreover, the researchers found an improvement in the function of the endothelium (the functioning of the inner lining of blood vessels).
Improves exercise performance and endurance
Drinking beet juice can help increase stamina and improve physical performance.
Beet juice improves stamina, increases the time to exhaustion and can increase the flow of oxygen.
Reduces inflammation
Beetroot juice can benefit people with a BMI over 30 by curbing inflammation (a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer). Beet juice can fight free radicals (chemicals that are known to damage DNA).
Can improve cognitive function
The nitrates contained in beet juice can help slow the progression of dementia. It has been proven that the use of nitrates in beet juice helps to increase productivity and cognitive functions.
Allergies
It is very rare to be allergic to beets. Sometimes some people experience nasal congestion or runny nose when in contact with the vapors of warmed beets. Beet juice, which is usually drunk cold, should not cause reactions.
If you suspect an allergy to beetroot, contact your doctor for a diagnosis. Instead, you can add other nitrate-rich vegetables to your diet, such as spinach, arugula, lettuce and radishes.
Side effects
The natural red color of beet juice can temporarily add a red tint to urine and stool. Raw beetroot contains high levels of oxalates, natural substances found in many foods such as spinach, rhubarb, almonds and cocoa. A large amount of oxalates is harmful to health, but in small doses it does not cause harm.
The use of beet juice can affect the metabolism of drugs in the body in different ways. If you want to seriously improve the body's functions with the help of beet juice, but at the same time take any medications, consult your doctor.
Varieties
Beet juice is sold fresh as 100% beet juice or in combination with other juices such as carrot and ginger. You can also find beetroot juice in powdered form as an additive.
