Alternatively, you can make a delicious traditional Russian soup called borscht. This combines beets, onions, red cabbage and parsley in a broth. This way, you can create a delicious meal that uses all the health benefits of beets.
Super Anti Inflammatory Beet And Ginger Juice
You can boost the anti-inflammatory power of beets by making a beet and ginger juice. Ginger is also known to reduce inflammation in the body and is great for keeping your digestive system healthy. This beet juice recipe can help to reduce the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
As mentioned previously, beets contain a high proportion of phytonutrients, such as betanin, isobetanin, and vulgaxanthin that act in an anti-inflammatory way. These are all betalains – red and yellow pigments that give beets their distinct color.
In addition, beets are also a source of betaine, which is made from choline – B-complex vitamin. Choline plays an important role in regulating inflammation and lowers non-inflammatory markers, including some connected to cancer.
If you cook beets for a prolonged amount of time, betalains get destroyed. It is recommended to keep beet steaming times to 15 minutes or less, and roasting times under an hour. Remember that consumption of beets can color your urine red or pink. This is known as beeturia and is usually a normal reaction to eating beets.
Ginger contains strong anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols, which are particularly good for dealing with muscle and arthritis-related pain. Gingerols are chemically related to capsaicin and piperine, which give chili peppers and black pepper their respective spicy kick and healing potential. Ginger is also one of the ingredients in my anti-inflammatory turmeric ginger tea.
Ginger has been studied in relation to its effects on the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Patients reported that regular consumption gradually reduced pain and swelling, and improved the range of movement in the affected joints.
Ginger is also great for gastro-intestinal problems, helps with nausea and is a natural treatment for colds and respiratory complaints. It can be eaten fresh, cooked or as a powder. During the dehydration process, gingerols transform into shogaols that are twice as spicy as gingerols, so when ginger is dried, it becomes more pungent.
Beet & Ginger Anti-Inflammatory Juice
Ingredients (use organic if possible):
3 kale leaves
1 medium orange, peeled and cut
1 medium apple, remove the seeds and cut into wedges
1 carrot, peeled and cut
1 medium beet, peeled and cut into wedges
1 knob of fresh ginger (about 1 inch long), peeled
Directions
Wash the produce and peel if needed.
Process the ingredients through a juicer in manageable chunks. Start with the orange and continue with kale, apple, carrot, beet and ginger.
Put your juice into glasses and serve immediately for best nutritional benefit.
How to Ferment Beets
Ingredients:
2 washed, quartered, and sliced beets
3 Tbsp. salt
Water as needed
Instructions:
