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Q. Why can't canned beets be used to reduce cholesterol? I had a significant reduction after only two weeks on the fresh beets but they are expensive and time consuming to prepare.
A. Until we received your question we had no idea that beets might lower cholesterol. Research has shown that 2 cups of beet juice daily can help lower blood pressure significantly, by as much as 10 points (Hypertension, March 2008).
When we checked the medical literature, however, we found some animal research suggesting that beets may indeed lower cholesterol and triglycerides. We don’t see why canned beets wouldn’t work as well as fresh.
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In regards to drinking beet juice, I have to be very careful doing this. I used to juice fresh vegetables and loved the fresh beet juice. If I took more than a few sips at a time, though, it would irritate my esophagus and be quite painful. This was my experience but may not bother other people the same way.
Beets are expensive, especially to juice. Have you tried making Beet Kvass? Basically 3 beets make a liquid that lasts about a week and has the added benefit of the whey (or vinegar) for digestive help.
Whole beets versus beet juice???
In regards to the study on beet juice lowering blood pressure….
Why not whole beets? Why arent whole cooked beets just as good as the juice for lowering BP?
What makes the juice “work” and not the whole beet? If the whole beet works how many would I have to eat a day to equal 16oz juice?
If I have to juice them…what ratio?
Thanks
Laura
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY RESPONSE: WHOLE BEETS SHOULD WORK FINE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DON'T KNOW THE EQUIVALENT SERVING.
I can beets every year. They are delicious and very easy to can. Very forgiving. I wonder if home canned beets offer the same benefits as fresh juiced beets.