BEET JUICE

Traditionally Used For:

Anemia	Bladder Problems
Circulatory Problems	Eye Fatigue
Kidneys	Liver
Lymphatic Circulation	Menstrual Problems
Menopause	Skin Problems
Tiredness	Weight Loss Problems

A Good Source Of:

Calcium	Chlorine	Iron
Sodium	Sulfur	Potassium
Vitamin A	Vitamin B-6	Choline

Freshness Test:

Choose firm and smooth beets. Avoid beets that are either soft or shriveled. Some prefer beets that are small, some prefer medium size and some prefer large size. The size you choose is a personal preference.

Important:

Beets are probably one of the most powerful vegetables available. Beets are known for causing both stools and urine to turn red and if this happens, don't be surprised.

Never drink beet juice by itself. Beet juice should always be mixed with other vegetables and/or apple juice. Pure beet juice (from the bulb or greens) can temporarily paralyze your vocal chords, make you break out in hives, increase your heart rate, cause chills or a fever.

Beets are best used in small amounts. I never use more than 1 to 2 ounces of beet juice (approximately ½ a small beet or ¼ a large beet).

Use moderately. Both the roots and greens are powerful cleansers of the body. Beets are said to really cleanse the blood and kidneys and this is why it is suggested you use beets moderately.

General:

Beets have a very nice taste and I really enjoy both the color of beet juice and the flavor. But do make sure you realize that beets are a tremendously powerful vegetable.

Consider mixing beets with apples, cucumber, carrots, etc.

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Beet - Nutritional Analysis:

Nutrient	Units	Value per 100 grams
Proximates
Water	g	87.58
Energy	kcal	43
Energy	kj	180
Protein	g	1.61
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.17
Ash	g	1.08
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	9.56
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.8
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	16
Iron, Fe	mg	0.80
Magnesium, Mg	mg	23
Phosphorus, P	mg	40
Potassium, K	mg	325
Sodium, Na	mg	78
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.35
Copper, Cu	mg	0.075
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.329
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.7
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	4.9
Thiamin	mg	0.031
Riboflavin	mg	0.040
Niacin	mg	0.334
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.155
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.067
Folate, total	mcg	109
Folic acid	mcg	0
Folate, food	mcg	109
Folate, DFE	mcg_DFE	109
Vitamin B-12	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, IU	IU	38
Retinol	mcg	0
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg_RAE	2
Vitamin E	mg_ATE	0.300
Amino Acids
Tryptophan	g	0.019
Threonine	g	0.047
Isoleucine	g	0.048
Leucine	g	0.068
Lysine	g	0.058
Methionine	g	0.018
Cystine	g	0.019
Phenylalanine	g	0.046
Tyrosine	g	0.038
Valine	g	0.056
Arginine	g	0.042
Histidine	g	0.021
Alanine	g	0.060
Aspartic acid	g	0.116
Glutamic acid	g	0.428
Glycine	g	0.031
Proline	g	0.042
Serine	g	0.059