Beets from constipation: the benefits and harm, recipes

There are many products that have long been used to normalize digestion and stool.One of them is beets. However, to achieve the desired effect, as well as not to harm yourself even more, you need to know a few features and rules for its use.

Constipation is a condition in which there is an accumulation of feces in the intestine. A person suffering from this disease, feels fullness of the rectum even after going to the toilet, and also experiences stress during the process of defecation. Quite often, the problem with the excretion of feces is accompanied by symptoms such as increased gas, bloating, feeling of heaviness in the sacrum.

Due to the accumulation of decay products and other harmful components, toxic substances are released into the bloodstream and, therefore, intoxication of the body occurs. Self-poisoning leads to weakness, lethargy, loss of strength, the urge to vomit, a person begins to refuse to eat, and with chronic constipation the immune system suffers.

This disease can not be left without proper attention. The most formidable complication that can develop is the death of the cells and tissues of the intestines, and in the worst case is fatal.

Beet pulp contains a large number of useful biologically active substances. Vegetable polyphenols, carotenoids and luteins.

The chemical composition also contains elements such as:

• alimentary fiber;
• vitamin C;
• Cu, Fe, P;
• sugar and so on.

Peristalsis is a contraction of the muscular layer of the intestinal walls, due to which processed food passes through its entire length and is removed. If a person feeds incorrectly and unbalancedly, then he suffers from a lack of dietary fiber, which play a large role in the digestive process. Beets are a source of these fibers and therefore can help in the treatment and prevention of constipation.

With proper and systematic use of the root can be stabilized digestion and fill the lack of dietary fiber in the body. It is these non-enzyme-digested food components that prevent stool masses from becoming solid, help fluids to enter the intestines, restore beneficial microflora and help in the removal of pathogenic microorganisms.

Stabilization of the chair is not the only beneficial property that beet has. She also takes part in the following processes of the body:

• prevents thyroid dysfunction and improves its performance in endemic goiter when iodine deficiency occurs;
• helps in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, especially useful for women in the period of carrying a child;
• contributes to the proper formation and development of the fetus;
• improves the activity and regeneration of hepatocytes of the liver;
• stabilizes high blood pressure, which can often accompany constipation;
• helps to get rid of excess weight, especially if there is liver steatosis;
• helps to get rid of puffiness and remove excess fluid from the body, and also stimulates the kidneys and prevents the formation of stones;
• destroys pathogenic microorganisms, suppresses inflammatory processes and activates the functionality of the immune system;
• participates in the removal of deposits of salts and other compounds with heavy metals, these substances are necessary for the body to normal activity, but they are also able to provoke intoxication.

There are several options for the use of beets for constipation.

Treatment with fresh beet juice takes almost the first place among the methods of treating constipation in traditional medicine. However, unlike many other vegetable juices, it should be drunk very carefully, following the recommendations.

The time during which the juice breaks down feces and contributes to its removal, is about 6-9 hours, depending on the individual characteristics of the body and the severity of constipation. An adult needs 250 milliliters of juice in the morning, 30 minutes before a meal. Children who have reached the age of seven are allowed no more than half a glass per day, younger children - about a quarter of a glass. The term of treatment is 14 days, after you need to take a two-week break, you can repeat the course if desired.

Freshly squeezed juice should be allowed to stand for about 1.5-2 hours, and start taking with small doses. This is necessary to check the presence of an allergic reaction, if not, then you can drink the full amount. However, in no case should one take more than the norm, otherwise diarrhea, dizziness, nausea and allergies may develop.

Both raw and boiled beets are useful for stools and the body. Crude flesh effectively solves the problem of insufficient bowel movement, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and has a healing effect. Thermally unprocessed vegetable with liver dysfunction is especially recommended. However, it is important to bear in mind that this is a rather coarse food, in the presence of diseases of the stomach and intestines, it can provoke an exacerbation.

In this regard, boiled fruit is safer, since after boiling its effect on the mucous membrane becomes softer, and gentle purification takes place. Therefore, this option is preferable for older people and young children. To date, among the population are common multi-and double boiler, beets can be cooked in them. This method of processing will save even more vitamins, since during cooking, a small part of them goes into the water.

Numerous positive reviews confirm that the pulp of this vegetable cleans the intestines well, so it is prescribed along with medication.

It is possible to eat a vegetable not only alone, but also in combination with other products. For example, beetroot salads are very tasty, healthy and, most importantly, inexpensive.

• A simple beet salad, which consists of only a boiled root vegetable and sunflower oil. Grind vegetable on a medium grater and fill with oil. On weekdays, it is better to use it before going to bed, and in the morning the intestines will empty. On the basis of this salad you can do fasting days, and eat it throughout the day. Women in the position recommended to consistently eat about 200 grams of food.

• We take raw beets, carrots and cabbage. Grind carrots and beets on a medium grater, shred with a knife. Mix all blanks and fill with butter or lemon juice. The combination of vegetables will relieve constipation, improve digestion and remove harmful substances from the body.

• Quickly cope with constipation will help prunes. To do this, you need to boil the fruit and grind on a medium grater. Finely chop the prunes with a knife and mix with beets, fill with butter. Instead of dried fruit, it is allowed to use nuts if there is no allergy. Salad is better to eat in the evening.

• Take a boiled root vegetable and grind on a medium grater. Usually it is filled with mayonnaise, but it is better to choose a sour cream with a low percentage of fat. After chopping a few cloves of garlic to taste and mix.

• Grind thermally raw beets, carrots and apples. Mix and fill with oil.

Beetroot will be a great addition to hot soup, because such a dish nourishes with dietary fiber and liquid, especially useful for dry-nut lovers.

Root crop has a pleasant taste and benefit, but even he has some contraindications to use.

1. Diabetes mellitus of any type and etiology. Beetroot is a low-calorie product, but with a high concentration of sugar, so diabetics need to take it carefully or refuse it altogether.
2. Diseases of the biliary tract and gallbladder.
3. Oxalate stones in the urinary system.
4. An ulcer in the stomach and duodenum.
5. Allergic reaction to the product.

See the following video about beetroot and freshly squeezed beetroot juice.