Many older people have experimented with combining several healthy foods on their plates. The result is incredible as this combination of foods allowed them to remove fat from their liver, improve their eyesight and cleanse their colon, restoring normal bowel movements. The main ingredient of this diet is simply beets.
Beets are among the few plants that contain betalains, a family of pigments that contribute to their distinctive color, especially in beets. These ingredients have been shown to be powerful antioxidants that help prevent free radical damage associated with cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. It also has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and hepatoprotective properties.
It has incredible fiber and nutrient content that helps cleanse the liver and colon. Beetroot also helps calm nerves and fight the effects of stress. This food is essential for healthy eyes: its leaves, which can be added to salads, contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two powerful carotenoids that help protect the eyes from age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.
As a source of a variety of vitamins such as vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, as well as copper, iron and manganese, regular consumption of this vegetable improves the cardiovascular system, stimulates blood circulation and increases it energy level.
One of the best ways to reap the benefits of beets is to combine them with other ingredients. This could result in a delicious salad for a healthy and balanced diet.
Recipe for beet salad:
ingredients :
- 2 onions
- 2 or 3 beets
- Vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
After peeling the beets, boil them in water with a little salt. Then cut into small cubes. Cut the onions into small pieces and add to the beet cubes. Add olive oil and vinegar and season with salt. You can let this delicious salad sit for an hour before enjoying it.
Regular consumption of this beetroot salad improves your eyesight and detoxifies your liver and colon.
However, it should be noted that discoloration of urine or stool occurs a few hours after consumption of beets. This phenomenon is completely normal and does not pose a health risk, since the coloring matter in the beetroot is absorbed by the intestines and not broken down.