So many years living on the edge of urban life end up taking their toll; before you know it, you wake up tired, fed up, and drained of energy.
Some women, when they begin to feel this decline, opt for multivitamins, which are good but not necessarily affordable. Others opt for coffee, which is actually delicious but not an option for everyone because the caffeine in it acts as an irritant to the stomach.
That's why today we bring you, dear reader, a recipe for making a homemade beet smoothie that, besides being delicious, is low in calories, will fill you with energy, and will completely renew your skin in less than two weeks.
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First I will tell you about the huge list of properties that beets contain:
- It is low in calories, for every 100 grams of beet you will consume 43 calories.
- It is an enormous source of minerals as it contains magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and copper.
- It is also a source of vitamins as it contains vitamins C, B6, E and K.
- It can be classified as a food that promotes detoxification.
- It acts as a natural laxative, regulating bowel movements.
- It is a food high in iron, so it can help people suffering from anemia.
- It is rich in antioxidants so it also combats aging.
How is it that, with so many benefits coming from the same food, we don't consume it in our daily lives?
When institutions like Howard University in Washington, DC, revealed in a study that betacyanin (a substance found in beetroot extract) prevents the formation of cancerous tumors and eliminates harmful toxins from the body.
Now that we know that beets are indeed a gem, let's move on to the ingredients and preparation instructions for this low-calorie smoothie.
Ingredients
- The juice of 3 fresh oranges
- 1 Cup of raw, peeled, diced beets
- Half a green or yellow apple with peel
- 2 slices of peeled pineapple
- Half a cup of ice
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 5 minutes, then pour it into a glass and let it sit for 15 minutes. This will accentuate the flavors in the smoothie and help the fiber sink to the bottom of the glass.
Ideally, we should drink this delicious, low-calorie smoothie on an empty stomach for two weeks. As you've read, its properties will benefit not only your intestinal health but also your face, skin, and professional performance thanks to the energy boost it will give you in the morning.
Now it's your turn, tell us...
What other recipe would you like to learn to prepare at home?
Don't forget that the sole purpose of this blog is to provide you, dear reader, with valuable and useful information that you can use in your daily life.
