Beetroot juice is low in calories and high in fibre, helping you feel full longer. This can help in weight management by reducing overall calorie intake and preventing overeating. Beetroot juice, along with carrot juice, and pomegranate juice, are nutrient-rich, low-calorie options that may support belly fat reduction. According to research published in the journal ‘Physiological Reports’, beetroot supplementation improves exercise tolerance and efficiency in those who suffer from obesity.
Cook beets with skin intact. Steaming and roasting beets can minimise ‘bleeding’. To preserve their brilliant colour add lemon juice or vinegar to cooking water. If you don’t want beets to stain the salad, cut them in thin slices and toss them in vinaigrette and add to the salad just before you serve it.