Beetroot Juice is a delicious, refreshing, and nutritious homemade beverage that is simple and quick to make.
Prepared with easily available, wholesome ingredients like beetroot, tomatoes, and carrots, it is a fantastic way to get loads of nutrients into your body and give a healthy and energetic start to your day.
This beetroot juice is naturally sweet with a well-rounded flavour. It has an earthy taste with a hint of tanginess and a kick of spice from the ginger powder. It’s an excellent detox drink with anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and immune-boosting properties. It’s time to experience the many health benefits of beetroot juice!
Here are the steps to make tasty and healthy beetroot juice.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes.
Serves: 2 people.
Course: Beverage.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium-sized beetroot.
- 3 medium-sized tomatoes.
- 1 to 2 medium-sized carrots.
- ½ tsp of Zilli's Ginger Powder.
How to Make Healthy and Tasty Beetroot Juice:
- Rinse all the vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.
- Remove the greens and the root ends of the beet.
- Chop your beetroots, carrots, and tomatoes into medium-sized slices.
- Transfer to the juicer one by one.
- Place your glass or container under the nozzle of the juicer.
- Process all the vegetables well.
- Add Zilli’s ginger powder to the extracted juice and stir well.
Your beetroot juice is ready. Pour into serving glasses and enjoy!
Note: You can also make this in a blender by simply adding your chopped vegetables with some child water. Blend it well, strain, and serve!
Tips and Variations for Beetroot Juice Recipe:
- Choose a small and firm beetroot.
- Beetroots are naturally sweet, and you won’t need to add sweetener. However, if you want to, go for sweeteners like honey, jaggery, maple syrup, stevia, agave, etc.
- Consume it fresh for maximum benefit.
- If you want to store leftover juice, keep it in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator and consume it within 2 days.
Variations of Beetroot Juice:
Apple and Beetroot Juice: Blend apple juice with beetroot. The sweetness of apples will cut through the potency of beetroot and the spiciness of ginger.
ABC (Apple-Beetroot-Carrot) Juice: It is one of the most popular, healthy, and delicious combinations. Blend carrots, apples, and beetroot juice, and enjoy!
Citrus Delight: Add orange juice to this juice for a burst of citrusy flavour and goodness.
Add Some Greens: Try adding green vegetables like spinach, celery, mint, or cucumber to your beetroot juice, and make it healthier and more flavourful!
Beetroot Milkshake: Combine beetroot juice with milk, a sweetener of choice, cinnamon, ice, and rose extract (optional) for a delicious beetroot smoothie.
Serving Ideas for Beetroot Juice:
Serve it in the morning before breakfast. Add ice cubes if you like it chilled.
Sprinkle Zilli’s Lemon Powder or squeeze in some lemon juice to add a zesty flavour to the beetroot juice.
You can top it with chia seeds to boost its nutritional properties.
FAQs:
What are the benefits of beetroot juice?
Beetroot juice is rich in essential vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are some beetroot juice benefits:
- Detoxifies your body.
- Boosts immunity.
- High in antioxidants.
- Helps lower blood pressure.
- Regulates cholesterol.
- Improves stamina.
- Aids in weight loss.
- Keeps liver healthy.
- Fights inflammation.
- Offers relief from cold and sore throats.
- You can start drinking beetroot juice for hair growth and skin health.
Is beetroot juice good for diabetes?
Yes, beetroot juice contains high amounts of potassium, folate, and fibre that are good for diabetes. Beetroots are also rich in phytochemicals such as betalains that are known to have anti-diabetic properties.
Is beetroot juice good for weight loss?
Yes. Beetroot juice is packed with nutrients and is low in calories. It also has a lot of fibre which keeps you full for a longer duration. It is an ideal drink if you want to lose weight.
Is beetroot juice good for the skin?
Yes. There are plenty of beetroot juice benefits for skin. It is rich in Vitamin C and helps flush out toxins from your body. It is recommended to drink beetroot juice for glowing skin as it can hydrate your skin, clear blemishes, prevent wrinkles, reduce acne, and give your face a natural shine.
Is it good to have beetroot juice every day?
Yes, you can drink one serving of homemade gajar beetroot juice daily. It may turn your urine or stools pink or red, but it’s nothing to be concerned about. However, if you have low blood pressure or a history of kidney stones, avoid drinking it too often and consult your doctor before making it a regular part of your diet.
Can I drink this beetroot juice on an empty stomach?
Yes. Drinking beetroot juice on an empty stomach will help your body absorb all the essential vitamins and nutrients better.
Can I drink beetroot juice before workout?
Beetroot juice is an excellent pre-workout drink. It increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles, increases your stamina and energy levels, and enhances endurance and athletic performance.