My 5 Favorite Foods for Gut Issues: #2 Beets
The liver has over 500 functions in the body.
One of these 500 functions is cleaning toxic chemicals out of our blood stream.
We are constantly bombarding our bodies with toxic chemicals from cleaning products, processed foods, skincare, perfumes, makeup products, laundry soaps, contaminated drinking water, polluted air, plastics and more.
Incorporating beets into your diet is a quick, easy and delicious way to give your liver some love for all that it does.
The liver loves beets.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you may want to consider supporting your liver and you MUST try today’s recipe.
*Nausea
*Hemorrhoids
*Varicose veins
*Acne or skin blemishes
*Pain under right side of ribcage
*Easily hungover when drinking alcohol
*Greasy or shiny stools
*Sensitive to strong smells
*Sea, car or airplane sickness
*Bothered by aspartame (NutraSweet)
*Stomach upset by eating greasy foods
Have you ever wondered what gives beets their beautiful pink color?
Their color comes from betalain.
A powerful cancer fighting antioxidant.
I hear it makes a good non toxic hair dye too. ;)
Along with fighting cancer, enhancing our style and supporting the liver’s detox abilities, beets are a powerful therapeutic food for supporting a healthy digestive system.
Here are 3 reasons I love beets for a healthy digestive system:
Bile production- Bile is a substance that we create in our livers. It is incredibly important for proper fat digestion and the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Eat beets regularly to support proper bile production so you can resolve (and prevent) symptoms related to vitamin deficiencies of fat soluble vitamins like night blindness, mood disorders and bumps on the back of your arms.
Detox- The liver plays a crucial role in keeping our bodies free from waste build up. We have a few different ways we remove things that are toxic to us. One of which is by way of the liver and then out via our feces. Beets are a great way to boost your busy liver so it can keep your skin glowing, your energy soaring and your digestion running smoothly.
Balanced hormones- One of the very important roles our liver plays is the breakdown and recycling of used hormones. If you are suffering from hormone imbalances (symptoms associated with menopause come from hormone imbalances) you’ll want to support your liver and your digestive health to see those hot flashes go away. When it comes to our bodies, it really is all connected and the digestive system is no exception. Beets are a tasty and non-invasive way to start to support your liver so it can clean up any old hormones and send them on their way, while continuing to support your digestive processes. Treat yourself to a warm cup of today's recipe so you can feel your best at every age.
That’s all there is to it.
Give your liver some love by eating beets today.
