BeetsJuicing
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What do beets provide us? One cup of raw beets is high in carbohydrates
and low in fat. It contains phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, calcium,
iron, and potassium, as well as fiber, vitamins A and C, niacin,
folic acid, and biotin. Although these are not found in "Recommended
Daily Allowance" (RDA) quantities, we must remember that
nutrients derived from natural sources may be "better"
than those found in supplements, as they are found in organic
form. When these nutrients are captured in a juicing process,
they remain in a form that is much easier to assimilate than synthetic
nutrients. The iron in beet juice, in particular, is noted for
being much more easily assimilated than man-made forms of iron.
(top of page)
According to John Heinerman Ph.D., in the Encyclopedia of Healing
Juices, beets ( and beet juices) are a blood-building herb
that detoxifies blood and renews it with minerals and natural
sugars. The encyclopedia does on to note that there may be substances
in beets that aid circulation.
Other sources also speak highly of beets and beet juices. Dr.
H.C.A. Vogel, in The Natural Doctor, states that beet juice
contains betaine, which stimulates the function of liver cells
and protects the liver and bile ducts. Norman Walker, D.Sc, in
Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices, claims that beets build
red corpuscles and add tone to blood.
Of course, many of these claims are not substantiated in a "traditional"
sense, and one might wonder if there is any "scientific"
evidence of the health benefits of beets. There is.
An article in the February 25, 1996, issue of Cancer Letters
reports on an animal study that shows that beetroot has a
significant tumor-inhibiting effect. The abstract for the study
says, "The combined findings suggest that beetroot ingestion
can be one of the useful means to prevent cancer."
More intriguing information centers around betaine, a substance
found in a number of plants in the chenopodiaceae family. Sugar
beets, broccoli, and spinach are particularly high in this substance.
It is most often derived from sugar beets. Recent studies point
to this substance as a contributor to the prevention of coronary
and cerebral artery disease. This is because betaine is proving
to be a methyl doner.
A methyl doner ensures that homocysteine, a breakdown product
of the amino acid methionine, is converted back to methionine.
Mildly elevated levels of homocysteine have been found in patients
with coronary artery and cerebrovascular disease. This condition
is known as mild hyperhomocysteinemia, and is recognized as a
risk factor for premature arteriosclerotic disease (Arteriosclerosis
and Thrombosis. Vol.14 (3) March 1994)(top of page)
The half pound of beets used to make a teaspoon of RediBeets is
residue-free, and the beets are processed in a state-of-the-art
facility that separates the juice - and its valuable nutrients
- from the plants' fiber. In this process, the beets are not subject
to high temperatures that may damage their nutrients.
As part of a regular juicing program, RediBeets offers a convenient
way to make juicing a part of your daily diet and meet the National
Cancer Institutes' recommendation to eat five servings of vegetables
a day.(top of page)
Take 1 tsp (1.87 g) 2 times a day. Mix with water, juice or other
members of the Garden Trio. Or, take 3 to 4 caplets a day.
RediBeets is best taken dry under the tongue.
Because beet juice can have a strong effect on some individuals
when they use it for the first time (dizziness due to detoxification),
it is suggested that you take the recommended serving. Do not
exceed 2 servings per day without the advice of your health practitioner.
Drink RediBeets immediately after mixing it.
RediBeets is best taken on an empty stomach: 30 minutes before
or 2 hours after a meal.
You may use more or less depending on your health practitioner's
assessment of your nutritional needs.
Shelf life is 2 to 3 years, sealed. Store in a cool dry place
(70 - 75 deg F; 20.1 - 23.8 deg C). Do not refrigerate.
You may take RediBeets with other AIM products, except Herbal
Fiberblend. Take Herbal Fiberblend 1 hour before or 30 minutes
after taking RediBeets powder.(top of page)
Can I mix RediBeets with other AIM products?
Yes. Many people enjoy taking RediBeets either mixed with Barleygreen,
or mixed with Barleygreen and Just Carrots. It should not be taken
with Herbal Fiberblend, however, because this will tend to prevent
some of the nutrients from being absorbed during digestion. Take
Herbal Fiberblend 1 hour before or 30 after taking RediBeets powder.
Is it okay to take more than the recommended serving?
Each person has different nutritional needs, which should be assessed
by each individual. However, beet juice can have a strong effect
on some individuals when they incorporate it into their diets
for the first time. For this reason, it is suggested that people
take the recommended amount at first and increase gradually.
RediBeets tastes quite sweet when I drink it. I am concerned
about sugar. Is there a lot of sugar in RediBeets?
There is no processed sugar in RediBeets. In fact, the only ingredient
in RediBeets is beet juice. However, beets produce natural sugars,
which is what gives RediBeets its sweet, natural taste.
What part of the beet is used to make RediBeets?
RediBeets is made from red beets, which is the type of beet that
is typically served at the dinner table. Only the root of the
beet is used to make RediBeets crystals.
How many beets make one pound of RediBeets?
It takes 25 pounds of beets to make one pound of RediBeets.(top of page)
Juicing, and the benefits of a juicing program, have long been
recognized around the world. Since the early part of this century,
researchers such as Norman Walker, D.Sc., and Bernard Jenson,
D.C., Ph.D., have investigated the effects of juice as part of
the daily diet. Their studies show that juice can provide all
the basics of human nutrition, including carbohydrates, proteins,
fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Juicing adds to the benefits of fruits and vegetables. Because
juicing removes fiber, the important nutrients and Phytochemicals
found in plants are absorbed more easily by our bodies - sometimes
within minutes - without too much effort on the part of the digestive
system. As well, more of the nutrients are absorbed; fiber is
not present to escort some of them out of the body.
Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are also rich in enzymes. Enzymes
spark the hundreds of thousands of chemical reactions that occur
throughout the body; enzymes are essential fir the digestion and
absorption of food, for the conversion of foodstuffs into the
body tissue, and for the production of energy at the cellular
level. In fact, enzymes are essential for most of the building
and rebuilding that goes on in the body every day. When foods
are cooked, enzymes can be destroyed; that is why raw foods and
juices are so important to us. They provide us with an excellent
source of all-important enzymes.
Nutritional researchers have concluded that there are three juices
that form the core of any effective juice program: a green vegetable
juice, a carrot juice and a beet juice. Combined, these three
juices provide a simple way to add natural, healthy nutrients
to your diet.(top of page)
Many claims about plants and health have not been tested in clinical
double-blind tests or by other traditional means. Should we believe
them? The universal acceptance of the benefits of plant Phytochemicals
- substances found in plants that might play a role in preventive
health - might at least nudge us toward the willingness to accept
the possibility that plants have benefits.
Some of the research on Phytochemicals is funded by the National
Cancer Institute (NCI), which has launched a multimillion-dollor
project to find, isolate, and study Phytochemicals. The result
of this and similar research is an ever-increasing wealth of data
that points to the possible positive effect of fruits and vegetables
on our health.
For example, research has shown that broccoli contains a substance,
sulforaphane, that may prevent even cure, breast cancer. Citrus
fruits contain limone, which increases the activity of enzymes
that eliminate carcinogens. Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
and similar vegetables contain indoles, which might lower the
risk of breast cancer. Currently in the news is genistein, a substance
found in soy beans which may block tumor growth, and lycopene,
a component of tomatoes which has been linked to reduced risk
of prostate cancer.
An article published in April 12, 1995, edition of JAMA, The
Journal of the American Medical Association, looked at the
protective effect of fruits and vegetables against stroke. This
study followed a group of 832 men for 20 years. The incidence
of stroke in this time period was 191.7 per 1,000 in the men who
ate two or fewer servings of fruits and vegetables a day, compared
to 78.7 per 1,000 in those who ate eight or more servings a day.
The study concludes that, "The more servings of fruits and
vegetables they ate, the lower their risk of stroke."
More recently, evidence has indicated that eating fruits, vegetables
and grains is a good way to prevent cancer of the colon and rectum.
This study differs from others in that it notes that while many
previous studies looked at specific substances in the foods for
health reasons, a whole food effect may be what is important.
Researchers found that anti-disease effects persisted even when
the amount of individual nutrients in a food were low.
One of the results of this research is that the NCI recommends
that we five servings of vegetables and three servings of fruits
a day.
RediBeets is a convenient way to meet the NCI's recommendations.
(top of page)
Benefits
Improved assimilation of iron
Improved function of intestinal tract
Easy assimilation of a wide spectrum of nutrients
Convenient for consistent use
Features
Residue-free
Minimal fiber present / true juice product
Most advanced processing technology(top of page)
"Beet juice aids stomach upsets, some cancers." Better
Nutrition for Today's Living.
October 1994
Kapadia G.J., et al. "Chemoprevention of lung and skin cancer
by beta vulgaris (beet) root extract." Cancer Letters,
100: 1-2, February 27, 1996, 211-4.
Vogel, Dr H.C.A. The Natural Doctor
New Canaan,CT: Keats Publishing, Inc. 1991
Walker, N.W., D.Sc. Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices
Prescott, AZ: Norwalk Press. 1970.
Heinerman, John Encyclopedia of Healing Juices
West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing. 1994.(top of page)
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