07/17/2019 / By Zoey Sky
Beets have a bitter, earthy taste that won’t appeal to everyone, but these root vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals. If you want to enjoy the health benefits of beets minus the off-putting taste, try some of the refreshing smoothie recipes below.
Beets are rich in nitrates that help lower blood pressure and boost blood flow to the brain. One cup of beets has about 3.4 g of fiber, making the vegetable a good source of fiber.
Beets can also help promote weight loss because they are a low-calorie food with high water content. (Related: One of nature’s best multivitamins, beets are full of nutrients.)
A 3.5-ounce serving of cooked beets offers the following vitamins and minerals:
Beets also offer these three beneficial compounds:
You can eat roasted beets on their own, but they can also be added to salads or soups. Alternatively, you can drink nutritious, fresh beet juice. Avoid store-bought juices, which may contain added sugars or have a low beet content.
Another option is to drink smoothies made with beets and other fresh ingredients like greens or fruits and veggies.
This creamy, and fiber-rich smoothie is also rich in antioxidants and protein. Enjoy this smoothie if you want to lose weight naturally or if you want to get your kids to have more beets.
Blueberry beet smoothies have a fruity taste, with only a hint of the vegetable’s earthy flavor.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
This smoothie doesn’t have a pronounced beet flavor, but if you don’t want to taste the beets, use less of the vegetable. You can also add more blueberries or a tangy mix of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Add two tablespoons of oatmeal to mellow out the beet flavor of the smoothie.
This recipe makes a smoothie that’s perfect for detoxing.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Follow a nutritious diet, eat more beets, and drink beet smoothies to boost your immune system and improve heart health.
Sources include:
Tagged Under: beet smoothie, beetroot, beets, clean foods, Fresh, functional food, nutrients, organics, recipes, red beets, root crop, root vegetable, smoothies, vegetables, veggie, weight loss
FoodIsMedicine.com is a fact-based public education website published by Food Is Medicine Features, LLC.
All content copyright © 2018 by Food Is Medicine Features, LLC.
Contact Us with Tips or Corrections
All trademarks, registered trademarks and servicemarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners.