Showing posts with label Juices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juices. Show all posts

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Beetroot

We have been getting into Beetroot, carrot and apple juices lately.

There is no way to say this politely - but if you do this - your poo will be red and the first time you see if ( if you are so inclined as to look - like my kids do..... and then report back...!) Your wee also gets a bit pink too.....but enough of the graphics...

Beetroot is a good source of folate, potassium,manganese and fibre. There is the claim that is can cure cancer (due to the phytochemical betacyanin).

A selection of Beta vulgaris, known as beet ro...Image via Wikipedia



Beetroot Tips

• The smaller the beetroot, the younger, sweeter and more tender it will be.
• Older beetroots are larger, and have more thick root hairs. They can get a bit
gnarly and woody - with less to give when juicing - so try and get the young ones!
• Beetroot skin is thin and delicate so always wash the dirt off gently.
• I've heard of using beetroot as a child-friendly pink food colouring for icing cupcakes and other
special treats ( if y ou aren't do ing 100% raw!!)
• Store beetroot in the fridge until you are ready to use it. The leaves don’t keep for long as the roots.
• Beetroot leaves are naturally high in sodium, and make a tasty addition to salads.