The cold winter has officially ended, giving way to a brilliant spring. In between, we go through a transition that brings in pleasant weather, giving us a respite from the extreme drop in temperature. Besides, it also comes with some seasonal illnesses including colds, fevers and flu. This is why, experts recommend taking extra care of our health during this time of year to boost immunity and reduce the risk of severe illness. According to nutrition consultant Rupali Datta, “Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the first steps we can take to boost our immunity naturally.” And to speed this process up, she suggests consuming foods that contain essential nutrients and immune-boosting properties. Considering this, we’ve found a healthy drink selection that includes the goodness of two super healthy ingredients – amla and beets – in it.
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Beetroot juice has several health benefits
Seasonal Changes: Health Benefits of Beet Juice:
1. Helps you detox:
Beets contain betalains – a type of phytonutrient – that are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. On the other hand, amla is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. These factors make beetroot-amla juice a great detox drink for everyone.
2. Enhance immunity:
Beets are rich in iron and vitamin C, which are known to make healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body and fight infections. Likewise, amla is also considered as one of the best foods to boost immunity as it is packed with vitamin C and polyphenol antioxidants.
3. Maintain energy and fitness:
Beets are considered to have the effect of opening blood vessels, thereby increasing the flow of oxygen throughout the body. These factors continue to help you feel more energized and active throughout the day. In amla, phytochemicals like quercetin, gallic acid, corilagin, and ellagic acid help provide energy.
4. Helps you fight colds and flu:
Since ancient times, amla has been popularly used as an effective home remedy for colds and flu. It is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the production of white blood cells (WBCs) in the body and helps fight certain infections and seasonal illnesses. Besides, some studies also show that beets have the effect of reducing cold symptoms.
5. Promoting Gut-Health:
Amla is alkaline in nature, making it ideal for promoting gut health and boosting metabolism. On the other hand, beets are rich in fiber that helps to calm bowel movements, promoting a healthier gut. For those not inverted, a healthy gut is also known to support immune health.
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Healthy drink recipe: How to make beetroot-amla juice:
Now that we know the health benefits of beet-amla juice, how about including it in our daily diet during this transition period?! To make this drink, all you need to do is take chopped beetroot, amla, ginger, pudina and water in a blender and blend well. Then add black salt and roasted jeera powder and mix well.
Finally, filter the water and enjoy. You can also add lemon juice and honey to the recipe to make the beetroot-amla juice tastier.
Click here to see the detailed recipe of beetroot-amla juice.
Try this drink and enjoy an overall wellness. But always remember, moderation is key! And yes, always make informed choices to enjoy the benefits of any healthy food in the long run.
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