From Kim K. to a suburban mom, almost everyone has considered doing a juice detox. However, deciding which juice to reach for can be a bit challenging, as not all juices are created equal. Beet juice, or beetroot juice, is one of the healthiest options out there.

The Four Benefits

1. Anti-Inflammatory

There are many anti-inflammatory plants found in nature, and beetroot is one of them! Inflammation can cause many health issues including obesity, heart and liver disease, and even cancer. Beets contain a pigment known as betalain, which is also found in some fungi. According to a study done in 2015, betalains inhibit specific pathways that play a role in the inflammatory diseases, and a 2014 study revealed that the pigment reduced the activity of an inflammatory enzyme by 32 percent.

2. It Helps Lower Your Blood Pressure

More and more, research is suggesting that beet juice can lower your blood pressure. It also helps to lower and maintain a healthy blood pressure. Researchers found that drinking 250 milliliters of this tasty juice daily lowered both the systolic and diastolic blood pressure, even after a few hours had passed. This is likely due to the high amount of nitrates. Nitrates are compounds found in beet juice that convert into nitric oxide in the blood. The nitric oxide helps to widen and relax blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.

3. Helps You Maintain a Lower Weight

Beet juice seems to have the key to losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Beets, not just beet juice, are also very high in water. This is a key factor to keep in mind when choosing a juice cleanse as proper hydration is one of the most important aspects of weight loss. Since beetroot is also high in nutrients and low in calories, beet juice helps to maintain a lower weight. In fact, 100 grams of beet juice contains a mere 39 calories. As for nutrients, it has almost every vitamin a human needs, including vitamins K and C. Beets are also very high in fiber and protein, both important in maintaining a healthy weight.

4. It Supports Liver Function

Chronic inflammation, as mentioned earlier, can cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It contains antioxidants, iron, and vitamin B-6. All of these help to protect the liver from inflammation and oxidative stress, helping the liver function better. Some studies suggest certain compounds found in beet juice may also protect the liver from toxins.

Beet Juice Recipe

Do you want to make delicious, healthy beet juice at home? Combining beets, ginger, lemon, carrots, and apples into your juicer are a delicious way to add both complexity and more health benefits into your juice.

If you’re interested in making a beet juice mocktail, you’re in luck! Add a splash of sparkling water to either homemade or store bought fresh beet juice for a unique way to get your beet juice in. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar if you’d like, and you have the perfect mocktail to jumpstart your beet juice cleanse.

Z.E.N. Foods Juice Cleanse

If you’re interested in a juice cleanse, try Z.E.N. Foods’ cold-pressed juice cleanse delivery and enjoy many unique and delicious juices, including a beet juice called “Heart Beet”!

Z.E.N. Foods helps clients to reset, restore, and revitalize their body. With the help of Kimberly Zimmerman, a holistic health coach, Z.E.N. has developed the perfect recipe to help clients with their body reset goals. Every juice from the cleanse has amazing anti-aging benefits, reduces inflammation, rebuilds your immune system, and detoxifies your body.

To reap the benefits, simply place your order, and 6 cold-pressed juices will be delivered to your door daily. We recommend using a 3, 5, or 7 day juice cleanse program monthly, quarterly or when your body signals you that it’s time for a cleanse.