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Raw Red Beets
Posted by: Leesah ()
Date: March 26, 2008 12:06AM

A quick question about beets...

Are they super cleansing? Or super packed with sugar?

I ask because I have included them in my morning smoothie for the last few days and I noticed some odd effects:

The first day, I became nauseous and almost got sick. The second day, my boyfriend became nauseous and did get sick. After my smoothie today, I had sooo much energy! I have felt supercharged all day! I am almost worried that I won't be able to sleep with all this energy.

Could it be the beets doing this?

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: Anonymous User ()
Date: March 26, 2008 12:50AM

Both are true. Beets are exteemly powerfull. Use sparingly and never the pure juice. I speak from experience. I use beets in mixed juice all the time.

elnatural

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: madinah ()
Date: March 26, 2008 12:57AM

They are very powerful, I use them in juices every morning but mixed with celery. I juice the whole beet including leaves and roots

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: MauiGreg ()
Date: March 26, 2008 12:58AM

I juice one small beet with the greens everyday in my morning juice. I love them and have never had a problem with them.

Aloha Nui Loa,

Greg

A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. - William James

There is no pill that can be swallowed,
There is no guru, that can be followed, - Michael Franti (Pray For Grace)

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. - Albert Camus

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: Grayzie ()
Date: March 26, 2008 12:59AM

beetroot juice is very good for you

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: Nessi ()
Date: March 26, 2008 10:23PM

Well,

Beets always get things "moving" for me, when juiced this happens most.

I just love them, especially when I need something "earthy" in a salad. Natalia Rose has a few recipes for beets.

They are thought to help cleanse the liver, which might explain a slight detox followed by energy.

Good luck lady

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: phantom ()
Date: March 26, 2008 10:52PM

Where would one acquire raw beets...? ^.^;; (I've never liked them during my fried food days, but maybe I will now.)

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: MauiGreg ()
Date: March 26, 2008 11:30PM

My local healthfood store always has them as just the roots or bunched with the greens (which is my fave)

Aloha Nui Loa,

Greg

A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. - William James

There is no pill that can be swallowed,
There is no guru, that can be followed, - Michael Franti (Pray For Grace)

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. - Albert Camus

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Re: Raw Red Beets
Posted by: Leesah ()
Date: March 27, 2008 05:37PM

I get my beets at the local farmers market.

Thanks for the input! I didn't have any beets this morning and I feel like I'm lacking in energy. Beets = my coffee!

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