Beetroot These are root vegetables that have many uses in Polish cuisine. They can be used for traditional preparation red borscht, cold soup or various types salads posing perfect addition to dinner. Boiled and diced beets are also an indispensable ingredient of many salads.
W 100 g of boiled beets we will only find about 40 kcal. It is worth mentioning that the caloric value and content of individual macronutrients may vary depending on the method of thermal processing and the variety of vegetable.
Beetroot this is an excellent resource vitamins and mineralssuch as B vitamins (especially vitamin B9, i.e. folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc.
We can also find it in the vegetable fiberwhich has an adequate supply has a positive effect on intestinal peristalsis and prevents constipation. Moreover, fiber can make you feel full and therefore prevent it snacking between meals. Combined with its low calorie content, this makes beetroot a great nutritional option for people who want to lose excess weight.
Beetroot can be used for cooking slimming juice. Beneficial action fiber it will help you lose centimeters around your waist, and the appropriate supply of vitamins and minerals will provide us with energy for the whole day.
Recipe it’s not complicated. We will need the following ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized beets;
- 1 apple;
- a pinch of salt;
- half a teaspoon of sugar;
- half a teaspoon of lemon juice;
- 450 ml of water.
Preparation method:
- Peel the beets and cut them into small pieces and place them in a blender. We do the same with the apple.
- Add a pinch of salt, sugar and lemon juice and pour water over everything. Optionally, we can add 1 mint leaf.
- Blend everything until the ingredients combine into one whole and the drink reaches the consistency of juice. If it is too thick, we can add more water.
Slimming beetroot juice is something that is definitely worth including in your diet. Healthy people can drink this drink every day – preferably in the morning, before breakfast.
Read also:
Beetroot juice it is not only a drink helpful in losing weight. As previously mentioned, the vegetable contains a lot of valuable vitamins and minerals. Folic acid is important for the proper functioning of the nervous system. It is also an important substance for pregnant women because it has a beneficial effect on the development of the fetus.
In addition, ingredients contained in beets contribute to improvement functioning of the cardiovascular system. Iron supports the production of red blood cells and potassium supports blood pressure regulation. Moreover, they are also found in vegetables antioxidantswhich have anti-inflammatory properties and have an important effect on body’s immunity.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl
