You can always talk about the beneficial properties of beets. The plant strengthens the walls of the capillaries, has anti-sclerotic, sedative and vasodilating properties. Substances contained in beet roots remove excess fluid from the body. Beetroot normalizes heart function. Due to the content of pectins in the plant, it is used as an excellent remedy against the effects of heavy and radioactive metals. Beets are used in case of a breakdown, as a means of prevention.
Beetroot is a plant used by many people who want to shed those extra pounds. With the help of beets, you can forget about hemorrhoids. The plant has tonic and diuretic properties. Fresh beet juice is used as a cold remedy.
The benefits of raw beets
Beet removes radionuclides and salts of heavy metals from the body... It also resists the development of cancer cells, since it contains betacyanin, a pigment that determines the rich color of this root vegetable.
Young beet tops contain a large amount of protein, minerals and vitamins (some were listed above). Among vegetables and root crops, beets have no equal in terms of the content of ionic calcium (and in the tops of beets there is several times more ionic calcium!).
It is not for nothing that beets are popular in the treatment of various diseases at home. For example:
A glass of beet juice mixed with a glass of honey is good for hypertensive patients. To feel relief, you need to consume a tablespoon of this mixture daily before meals.
The following recipe will be a good remedy for sore throat. Mix the grated beets with a spoonful of vinegar, then wait for the juice to flow. This juice should be used to gargle until recovery.
For anemia, mix one glass of apple juice and 1/4 cup of beet juice. You need to consume this mixture daily.
This recipe will help women get rid of mastopathy. Mix three portions of finely grated beets with one portion of honey. The resulting mass is spread on a cabbage leaf and applied to a sore spot.
The calorie content of beets is about 40 kcal per 100 grams. The amount of carbohydrates is 12%, protein is 1.5 grams.
Contraindications to the use of raw beets. Since beets are rich in fiber, they should not be consumed by people who have stomach problems (especially during the exacerbation stage). Consult a gastroenterologist before taking.
In diabetes, beetroot consumption should be limited to small amounts. This is because beets can boost.
The benefits of boiled beets
This boiled root vegetable is also rich in vitamins. The stereotype that cooking kills all nutrients is unfair to beets. When boiled, it contains iron, iodine, phosphorus, sodium, etc. Beetroot takes the leading place among vegetables in terms of the content of many valuable minerals.
For example, beets contain natural antioxidants that are essential to keep the body alive. They help to successfully cope with, fight against the negative effects of the environment, resist microbes and bacteria that enter the body.
For a long time, people have known the valuable properties of beets. During the menstrual cycle, this root vegetable helped and still helps to improve the well-being of women. Beetroot also benefits the male reproductive system.
Boiled beets contain fiber and vitamin U... They are essential for the functioning of the intestines, positively affecting the digestion process. Fiber cleanses the entire body.
Boiled beets retain a lot of nutrients only when they are boiled in their skins. If you digest the beets, the water will be saturated with vitamins. Since beets have a laxative effect, constipation can be overcome by consuming them.
Unboiled beets can irritate the walls of the stomach, so when boiled, they can bring even more benefits to the body. People with stomach problems need to consume a strictly limited amount of this product.
Boiled beets contain very few calories - only 40-45 kcal per 100 grams of product. For those who closely follow the figure and therefore are on a diet, boiled beets can be consumed daily. Cooked beets are high in carbohydrates, low in protein, fatty acids, and folic acid, which improves protein metabolism in the body and promotes the formation of blood cells. It is rich in the following minerals: potassium, chlorine, magnesium and sodium. Each of them has a positive effect on both individual organs and the functioning of the body's systems as a whole.
A variety of dishes are made from boiled beets, such as salads. The addition of prunes and nuts to beets is considered pleasant to the taste. You can season such salads with sour cream, vegetable oil or citric acid. These salads can be prepared daily, or for special occasions.
By consuming about 100 grams of beets every day, you are helping to keep your body in top condition!
What else is beetroot good for?
Beets have a great effect on sexual activity... It has a beneficial effect on the female body, especially during. It has a positive effect on the male reproductive system, increasing the activity of men.
Beetroot for pregnant women. Because beets contain folic acid, a vital vitamin, this root vegetable is especially beneficial for pregnant women. Folic acid can prevent birth defects in the fetus. Beets are recommended to be consumed even by those women who are just thinking about pregnancy.
Beetroot for cores... Betaine, which is found in beets, will lower homocysteine levels, and fiber will reduce the amount of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood.
Beetroot fights cancer. Due to the content of the pigment betacyanin, this vegetable is able to resist the development of cancer cells.
Beets are good for breathing. Since it is rich in vitamin C, consuming it can prevent the occurrence. Beta-carotene, found in beets, is able to fight the appearance of lung cancer.
Beets are good for the liver. The presence of betaine in beets provides better performance.
Beetroot fights cataracts and supports fragile capillaries. Vitamin A, C and flavonoids found in beets strengthen capillary tissues and prevent the appearance of eye diseases.
Beets are a source of energy. Rich in carbohydrates, it gives vitality to the body.
Beetroot against macular degeneration. Beets can resist this disease thanks to their natural beta-carotene.
Beets with hormonal imbalance. Thanks to the boron compound, beets stimulate the production of hormones in the body.
Beetroot for stroke. Since beets contain such an important element for the body as potassium, regular consumption of the root vegetable will reduce the risk of occurrence.
The rest is good. Since antiquity, beets have been used to relieve fever and treat constipation. In the Middle Ages, it was used for diseases of the digestive system. Fresh beetroot leaves help to rebuild surface tissues on the body.
In this case, it would be more correct to say that the use of beets is associated with certain restrictions due to human diseases.
Do not beets with urolithiasis. Beetroot is not recommended for a disease such as oxaluria due to the presence of oxalic acid (Oxaluria - increased urinary excretion and precipitation of calcium oxalate crystals).
Beets are not recommended for people with high acidity. Beets, even boiled, increase the amount of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice. Do not think that if the beets taste sweet, they do not affect the acidity of the stomach. It is forbidden to use it in large portions for those people who suffer from gastritis with high acidity.
Beetroot should not be consumed by people with chronic diarrhea, as it will only increase the laxative effect.
Why is beet juice useful?
The positive effect of beetroot juice on the human body is difficult to assess, since it has a wide spectrum of action:
cleanses the body by removing toxins;
relieves sore throat, heals;
helps to improve kidney function and;
To increase the level of iron in the blood you need to take a mixture of beetroot and carrot juices.
To improve the functioning of the digestive tract prepare a mixture of the following juices: beet, carrot and apple.
To improve liver function and its cleansing mix beet, carrot, lime juices. Juice from beets, carrots and radishes will help improve liver performance.
To suppress heartburn make juice from, as well as beet, cucumber, banana, carrot and cabbage juices.
To cleanse the gallbladder juices of beets, celery, cucumbers, cherries, carrots are mixed.
The pigment betacyanin, which gives beets their dark red color, is a powerful antioxidant and helps fight tumors. A 2011 study by American scientists showed that betacyanin slowed down the growth of prostate and breast cancer cells by 12.5%.
Drinking juices every day, you should remember about possible contraindications that could negatively affect your health.
Mixtures of vegetable juices can provide the greatest benefits. The dose is not standardized - it all depends on the ability of the body to absorb the juice. It is advisable to consume at least a liter.
A mixture of carrot and beet juice contains the maximum amount of beta-carotene, potassium and phosphorus. Such a mixture will help to sharpen vision, improve blood formation, and strengthen the body as a whole.
If a patient develops cancer, he must listen to the needs of his body: choose the right mixture on his own and determine the amount of juice that he can drink. Some may not perceive the standard ratio of 1: 1, then the amount of beet juice can be reduced to the level perceived by the body. You need to use the juice in courses, after which you need a break. Give strength to a cancer patient with juice from apples, carrots, beets and (sugar from potatoes is completely absorbed by the body). If they are formed in the digestive organs and urinary tract, then bitter and sour juices are contraindicated for such patients.
You can also add lemon and horseradish juice to apple and carrot juices. To do this, mix the juice of two lemons and the juice of 100 grams of horseradish. Take this mixture for 1 tsp. twice a day: on an empty stomach and 40 minutes before dinner. It is not recommended to use juices for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys.
Beetroot application
Due to the content of many medicinal substances in beets, it is used for anemia, liver diseases and high blood pressure. Beets have long been used for scurvy. Beet juice improves blood composition, promotes the formation of red balls in the blood. Beetroot juice has a beneficial effect in the treatment and expansion of veins. Beetroot contains a substance called betaine, which breaks down and promotes the absorption of food proteins. Elderly people are advised to use beets regularly. Root crops are applied to tumors and ulcers.
Beetroot for a cold. It is necessary to take fresh beet juice and mix with honey, honey should be exactly half the juice. Ready-made drops are instilled into each nostril - no more than 5 drops 4 times a day.
Beets for cholelithiasis. Take the beetroot and grate it. Next, fill it with water so that it completely covers the beets. We put on fire until the broth becomes a thick syrup. Straining the finished syrup, take it 100 ml three times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Beets with honey under high pressure. We take 100 grams of beet juice and add 100 grams of honey to it. Mix and take 5 times a day, 1 tablespoon between meals. Such medicine should be treated for no more than 1 month.
Beetroot for cancer. You need to boil beets and eat them in the amount of 200 grams per day in two steps. Along with this, you need to drink beet juice (700 ml).
Slimming beets. There are a lot of options for beetroot diets. You can eat boiled beets, or you can bake them. Boiled beets need to be grated, and baked beets - cut into pieces, season with vegetable oil, mix. During the beet diet, you should drink more green tea, still mineral water, fresh vegetable juices. You need to drink about 2 liters of liquid per day. Two days of such a diet - and you can lose 1 kg.
Beetroot juice with carrot juice is another great diet. After spending 10 days on such a diet, you can lose about 4 kilograms. The advantage of this diet is that if you have it, you can also get rid of it.
Beets for angina. Take a root vegetable and squeeze a glass of juice out of it. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to this. With this medicine we rinse the throat, taking a sip.
Beetroot is an unpretentious plant. It is easy to grow and easy to care for. Beets are grown by seed method. The plant prefers light, sandy loam, fertile soil. Beets grow poorly on clayey, highly moist and sandy soils. Beets need to be planted in different places every year, since if they are planted in the same place, then they will not bear fruit well. The plant is thermophilic and light-loving, so it should not be grown in a shaded area. Cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes and onions are the best precursors for beets.
The soil for growing beets must be cleared of predecessors, dug up and fertilized (for example, manure). The existing clods of earth do not need to be broken, because thanks to their presence, all pest masonry will be destroyed by the moisture of winter precipitation contained inside the clods.
Before sowing, the seeds must be germinated, and for this they must be placed in a damp gauze for 3-4 days, keeping them at room temperature. When single shoots appear, the seeds are dried and sown in the ground.
The seeds can be prepared by another method, which is called "vernalization". They take seeds and place them in a glass jar, pour 50% less water than seeds. After a day and a half, you need to pour in the same amount of water and mix everything. After covering the seeds with a wet towel, they are left for 4 days, after which they must be placed in a cold place for a week.
The beets are sown in April - end of May, leaving a distance between rows of about 20 cm.The seeds should not be embedded deep into the soil, it is enough to bury them by only 3 cm.
Beetroot care. When weeds appear, they must be removed, the plant should be regularly watered, but the soil should not be waterlogged. The best way to water beets is by sprinkling. When the first 2 leaves appear on the seedlings, thinning must be done. With the appearance of 5 leaves, thinning again needs to be done. And the last time the plants are thinned out in mid-August.
Beetroot responds well to mineral fertilizers, which are applied to the soil during the period of intensive plant growth. To make the roots sweetish, you need to add table salt. Organic fertilizers should not be added during the growing period.
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Contraindications to eating beets
It can be noted right away that beetroot weakens the intestines, especially when it comes to beet juice - it is generally a natural laxative.
Beetroot should not be used in excessive quantities, as it can cause spasm of blood vessels.
With urolithiasis and especially with oxaluria, beets should be eaten carefully (and beet juice is generally contraindicated!). Since it can cause the movement of stones (however, like any other herbal remedy that dissolves stones). Or you need to start with micro doses (half a teaspoon)
Do not forget that this root vegetable contains a lot of sugar, so be careful when.
Education: Diploma in the specialty "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the University named after NI Pirogov (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
Beet is a herb of the amaranth family. For the first time, they learned about the beneficial properties of this root crop in Russia back in the 10th century. He came to us from Greece. At first, beets were known exclusively for the medicinal properties of the leaves. Then people began to eat the root crop. In Europe, the vegetable became popular primarily as a cure for the plague. The plant ripens in late summer and early autumn - August and September. Its unpretentiousness during cultivation and long-term storage make it possible to recognize the root crop as one of the most widespread, affordable and healthy food products.
Chemical composition
The most famous are three varieties of vegetables: table, fodder and sugar beet. The root vegetable is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
Among them:
- vitamins C, B, A, E, PP;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- iron;
- zinc;
- manganese;
- copper.
Beetroot is a dietary product. Its energy value, with a huge wealth of substances useful for the human body, is 43 kcal per 100 g of product.
Healing properties
The red sweet vegetable has long been known in folk medicine. Both the root crop itself and the leaves of the plant have been used for centuries in the treatment of diseases of the liver, blood vessels, helped to cleanse the blood and intestines. Nowadays, official medicine recognizes the positive properties of beets, which affect human health and immunity.
The root vegetable has the following beneficial properties:
- dilates blood vessels, lowering high blood pressure;
- increases hemoglobin;
- cleans blood vessels and capillaries, promoting the elimination of cholesterol;
- has a laxative effect, therefore it is indispensable for constipation;
- cleans the intestines from toxins;
- relieves swelling, removing excess fluid from the body;
- strengthens the immune system;
- increases efficiency;
- slows down the growth of malignant neoplasms.
This is not a complete list of the medicinal properties of the product. In addition to traditional medicine, beets are used in cosmetology, dietetics, and cooking. However, the root vegetable has a number of contraindications.
Harm
In some cases, eating a vegetable can be harmful:
- 1. Diabetes mellitus. The root vegetable has a large amount of sugar, so it should not be included in the menu for this disease.
- 2. Low blood pressure (hypotension). Due to the fact that the product dilates blood vessels, lowering pressure, hypotensive patients should use it with caution.
- 3. Urolithiasis. Despite the fact that there are many recipes based on beet juice, aimed at removing stones from the kidneys and bladder, doctors advise to be careful with such recommendations.
- 4. Chronic diarrhea. The vegetable has a strong laxative effect, so people with diarrhea should not include it in their diet.
- 5. Allergies or individual intolerance to beets.
These conditions are contraindications to the use of the product.
Usage
Beets can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is believed that the second option is more useful: thanks to heat treatment, the root crop is freed from harmful nitrates.
It is especially worth noting the usefulness of the juice, which acts as a laxative - it instantly "launches" the purification of the body from toxins. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to use it by nutritionists, if there are no contraindications.
In dietetics
Beets are often the staple food of the diet. It is advised to eat it boiled or steamed. It not only promotes weight loss, but also, due to the large amount of fiber contained in the red vegetable, cleanses the intestines of toxins, improves the functioning of the digestive system.
The root vegetable helps to increase efficiency, gives vigor and energy, providing the body with trace elements necessary for health.
Basic rules of the beetroot diet:
- it is recommended to eat no more than 1.5 kilograms of vegetables per day - it is rich in sugar, an excess of which is undesirable;
- it is necessary to include meat, fish, other vegetables in the diet;
- you should drink at least 2 liters of still water;
- exclude alcohol.
This diet should not exceed one week. During this time, you can lose 3 to 5 kg of excess weight.
In cosmetology
The use of natural masks with beets improves skin condition and get rid of many problems. Among them:
- dryness;
- dull color;
- oily areas of the skin;
- acne, acne.
One of the recipes for a face mask using a vegetable:
- 1. Boil the beets.
- 2. Grate or mix in a blender.
- 3. Add some honey.
- 4. Mix well.
- 5. Apply the mask to your face for 15 minutes.
- 6. Wash off with warm water.
Thanks to this mask, the skin will be enriched with nutrients, dryness and irritation will disappear, the complexion will significantly improve. It is recommended to apply it every two weeks.
In folk medicine
Beets, especially freshly squeezed juice, provide invaluable help in the fight against menstrual pain, helps to survive the difficult menopause. Doctors advise to consume beet juice in these conditions, one to two tablespoons three times a day before meals.
During pregnancy, beets become one of the main foods that support a woman's health. If the expectant mother suffers from constipation, then recipes for dishes with beets will help get rid of a delicate intestinal problem. The vegetable has a diuretic effect, so regular consumption of the vegetable for edema will relieve pregnant women of excess fluid in the body.
In addition to physical health, the root vegetable can fight the manifestations of depression and the effects of stress. Beets are high in iodine, which contributes to the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland and female hormones, thereby improving mental health.
Taking into account the ability of beets to stop the growth of malignant cells, doctors advise regularly eating the vegetable for men with prostate adenoma. This insidious disease is one of the most common diseases over the age of 60. For the prevention and maintenance of prostate health, experts advise to regularly eat beets for middle-aged and older men.
Beet juice saves you from the effects of a hangover. Due to the presence of magnesium, it regulates the state of nervous excitability after excessive libations, relieves hypertensive crisis, and cleanses the blood vessels. It is recommended to drink fresh beetroot juice along with carrot juice upon waking up in the morning.
The red root vegetable is rich in pantothenic acid and vitamins B and E, which stimulate the pituitary gland of the brain, which is responsible for sexual desire. When sexual interest falls, doctors pay attention to the benefits of a glass of beet juice drunk on an empty stomach. Thanks to its regular use, male sexual strength will be preserved for many years.
In cooking
Beets are used in the preparation of first courses, salads, side dishes. One of the simplest and healthiest recipes that uses a vegetable is a salad with garlic and walnuts.
Ingredients in the dish:
- small table beets - 3-4 pieces;
- a handful of peeled walnuts - 100 g;
- two cloves of garlic;
- mayonnaise (one tablespoon).
Preparation:
- 1. Boil the beets until tender.
- 2. Peel, cut into slices.
- 3. Grate on a coarse grater.
- 4. Chop the nuts with a knife.
- 5. Finely chop or grate the garlic.
- 6. Mix all ingredients.
- 7. Add mayonnaise.
Young children really enjoy mashed beets. To do this, you need to boil the root crop, peel it, cut it into small pieces and beat them with a blender. Beetroot puree can be given to children from one year old, but a baby under five years old is allowed to eat no more than two teaspoons a day.
A healthy root vegetable is also easy to prepare for the winter. Preservation is carried out both with and without sterilization of cans. You can make pickled, stewed beets, as well as dressing for borscht, using other vegetables with it - carrots, tomatoes, peppers.
Beets are a unique vegetable. And not only because of the unique set of useful elements, but also because these substances are almost never destroyed during processing. Unfortunately, there are diseases in which it is better not to eat it at all, or to limit consumption.
There are three varieties: table (red, vegetable), sugar and fodder beets. All have a rich chemical composition.
The benefits and harms of red beets are due to their chemical composition. The calorie content of table beets is low - 40–43 kcal.
BJU per 100 g of product:
- Proteins - 1.5-1.7 g;
- Fat -0-0.2 g;
- Carbohydrates - 8.8-9.6 g.
100 g of a red vegetable contains 2.9 g of fiber, 87.6 g of water. It contains a lot of pectins, flavonoids and carotenoids.
The mineral composition is rich in micro and macro elements necessary for life. Their number differs somewhat in different varieties of vegetables:
Boron, vanadium, rubidium and some other minerals are present in small quantities. The chemical composition of beets contains organic acids that are important for metabolic processes, are able to dissolve unnecessary deposits and are necessary for the digestion process. These are oxalic, malic, citric, tartaric, lactic and other acids.
There are amino acids in it: glutamic, alanine, proline, glycine, valine, lysine and others.
Beets contain a large amount of the food coloring betanin, which regulates fat metabolism and lowers blood pressure.
Useful properties of raw and boiled beets
This vegetable is useful in any form: raw, boiled, stewed. And also healing juice, broth and tops.
The benefits and harms of boiled beets, although similar to raw beets, are somewhat different, since some changes in the chemical composition occur during the cooking process.
When eating raw beets, it must be borne in mind that it affects the intestinal motility, acting as a laxative, but at the same time quite irritating it.
BZHU after hot processing:
- Proteins - 1.68 g;
- Fat - 0.18 g;
- Carbohydrates - 7.96 g.
The calorie content of a boiled vegetable is higher than that of a raw one - 47–49 kcal.
Raw beets have a low glycemic index, and when boiled, it increases.
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During heat treatment, some of the nutrients, of course, are lost, but insignificantly. During the preparation process, pantothenic, ascorbic and folic acids are destroyed - these are vitamins B5, C and B9. All other vitamins, minerals and nutrients remain intact.
To conserve more vitamin C, dip the root vegetable in cold water and cook under a closed lid. Vitamins of group B are better preserved when heated in an acidic environment.
Colorants are also water soluble. Boiling in an acidic environment will save the bright color.
More than half of the nitrates are washed out during cooking.
Heat-treated beets can be eaten by people who have gastrointestinal diseases. When cooking, fiber is destroyed, the vegetable becomes soft and nutrients are better absorbed. Temperature and processing time play an important role in this process. But it should be noted that due to the persistence of beets, its fiber loses its properties only by 50–80%.
Raw beets are also useful because they contain substances that can remove salts of heavy metals, radionuclides and toxins from the body.
The benefits of beet juice
Freshly squeezed juice has the most valuable properties for health, since all substances are in it in a concentrated form.
Beet juice:
- strengthens the immune system;
- supports the functioning of the thyroid gland;
- reduces pressure;
- stops inflammatory processes;
- removes stones from the liver, gallbladder, kidneys;
- normalizes cholesterol and hemoglobin levels.
Beet juice inhibits the development of tumors and successfully fights viruses. It should be borne in mind that due to the high concentration of active components and the irritating effect on the intestines, its effect on the body can be aggressive. Therefore, it should not be drunk with high acidity and ulcers.
To maximize the benefits of beet juice, the following precautions should be taken:
- You can drink the juice 3 hours after preparation: during this time, some of the active components will disintegrate.
- Juice treatment is started with minimal portions, gradually increasing the dosage.
- One-time juice rate is 0.5 cups.
- The maximum daily intake is 600 ml.
- You can not use it at the same time as acidic foods and yeast products.
Violation of the juice consumption rate can cause dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, and a sharp drop in blood pressure.
The beneficial effect of the juice will increase, and the harmful effect will decrease if it is mixed with carrot or apple juice. You can add any sweet fruits and vegetables.
Juice can be replaced with kvass. Why is beet kvass useful and harmful? This drink is easier to digest and has all the beneficial qualities of juice, but it does not irritate the intestinal tract.
Nevertheless, kvass, like juice, should not be drunk with gout, urolithiasis, the acute phase of gastrointestinal diseases, and serious kidney damage.
Why is the tops useful?
Beet tops are useful in the same way as the fruits. It is added to salads, soups, main courses. It can be dried for the winter.
By autumn, the tops contain even more protein, vitamins and minerals than root crops.
Juice is also prepared from beet leaves, using those varieties whose tops do not have white veins. For preparation, its leaves are crushed, juice is squeezed out of them through cheesecloth, which is cooled in the refrigerator for several hours. It is mixed with carrot juice before use. The ideal proportion is 1: 4.
The healing potential of beets
Beets were used as a medicinal plant even before the new era. The beneficial substances that it contains not only serve as a prophylactic agent, but also cure many diseases:
- Pectins remove all harmful substances from the body, including "bad" cholesterol.
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid has a calming effect on the central nervous system, helps regulate hormonal processes, and stimulates insulin production.
- Betaine serves as a material for the formation of choline, a substance that prevents fatty degeneration of the liver.
- Antioxidants prevent the formation of malignant tumors.
- B complex vitamins help to heal anemia.
- Potassium, sodium, calcium strengthen blood vessels and heart, normalize blood circulation, have a beneficial effect on capillaries.
Health Benefits of Beets
The beneficial qualities of a red vegetable are not lost both during processing and long-term storage.
Beets are useful for prevention and treatment:
- hypertension;
- scurvy;
- kidney and liver diseases;
- iron deficiency anemia;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- sleep disorders.
Beets are consumed:
- For constipation as a laxative.
- With atherosclerosis as a means of cleansing blood vessels and stimulating the brain.
- With pancreatitis of the pancreas in remission, to correct the metabolism of fats.
- For poor eyesight to stimulate blood circulation and strengthen the retina.
- With stress to relieve nervous tension.
The root vegetable promotes the general strengthening and rejuvenation of the whole body, strengthens the immune system, fills the body with energy.
What is useful for women
Boron, folic acid and valine in the composition contribute to the production of hormones. Thanks to this, the vegetable is useful for women at any age - both young and those who have entered the period of menopause.
Useful substances can reduce pain that occurs during menstruation. On such days, beets are especially useful because they promote blood formation, thereby replenishing the loss of blood.
The antitumor effect allows the use of this vegetable as a means of prophylaxis against mastopathy.
It is good to eat beets raw and boiled during pregnancy. The fact is that it contains many substances that are extremely important for the development of the fetus:
- iron saturates the blood with oxygen;
- folic acid helps in the proper formation of the central nervous system of the fetus;
- iodine promotes the production of thyroid hormones, which are necessary from the first weeks of embryo development;
- amino acids contribute to the formation of bones and ligaments;
- phosphorus and zinc are used to prevent the development of rickets.
Pregnant women often suffer from constipation. Beetroot helps to get rid of this by increasing peristalsis and killing harmful bacteria.
Beetroot relieves swelling, improves the activity of the genitourinary system.
All of these healing qualities of a red vegetable are also manifested during breastfeeding, so it is also useful for nursing mothers.
When eating beets during pregnancy, and especially during breastfeeding, you need to make sure that there is no allergic reaction from the baby.
Women use the root vegetable for skin and hair care. For example, raw juice improves complexion.
Beets are used for anti-aging masks; compresses are made with its juice to combat skin rashes and inflammations.
Mask for oily skin:
- small grated beets - 1 pc.;
- sour cream - 1 glass;
- mix ingredients;
- apply on face, wait until dry;
- wash off with warm water.
Nourishing mask:
- grated beets - 1 tsp;
- sour cream - 1 tsp;
- raw egg yolk - 1 pc.
Grated beets are applied on a cotton base for the mask, a mixture of yolk and sour cream is applied to this layer. The mask is kept on the face for 20 minutes, after which it is gently washed off.
Preparation of a decoction for problem skin:
- Small beets - wash but do not peel.
- Water (1 l) -boil the vegetable, strain.
- Cool the broth, add apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp. l.
- Mix with vinegar and refrigerate for no more than three days.
Instead of washing in the morning and evening, they wipe the face with this product.
Beets are also good for hair. Juice, decoctions and masks relieve dandruff, normalize the sebaceous glands, and give shine. When using such products, it must be borne in mind that the pigment can slightly dye the hair. This is especially true for blond hair.
For a mask, before washing your hair, apply fresh juice, diluted in half with water. It is useful to add any essential oil and a spoonful of honey to it. If you add another tablespoon of salt, the mixture can be used as a dandruff remedy.
Male health benefits
Beetroot has a quality that is beneficial to men's health - it is able to restore the body's ability to sexual reactions.
The beneficial substances in its composition prevent the growth of cancer cells, which serves as the prevention of the development of prostate adenoma. To this end, it is useful to drink a glass of juice twice a day for two weeks.
Raw and boiled beets are good at eliminating hangover symptoms. It removes harmful substances accumulated in the body during smoking and drinking.
Beetroot for weight loss
The low calorie content of beets allows them to be used as a dietary product. It contains enough micro- and macroelements to fully provide the body with the substances necessary for life for some time.
The beneficial properties of beets make it very effective for a person who wants to lose weight:
- protein along with beets is well absorbed;
- minerals fill cells with nutrients;
- metabolism accelerates;
- digestion is normalized;
- slags are removed.
Beets help fast and long-term satiety.
A raw root vegetable for weight loss is preferable to boiled because of its lower glycemic index.
One of the recipes for those who want to lose weight: boiled beets with an apple are grated and seasoned with vegetable oil.
Healthy Beetroot Recipes
The uniqueness of a red vegetable is that ready-made dishes from it: borscht, salads, botvinias, vinaigrette, snacks also support health and cure diseases, like juice and decoctions. Therefore, beetroot can be treated simply with meals.
But for a greater effect, it is better to specially prepare tinctures.
For the treatment of a cold, beetroot juice is instilled into the nose 3 times a day, 2 drops. But for this purpose, not fresh juice is used, but slightly fermented.
To treat wounds, rubbed leaves or a rhizome cut are applied to the skin.
Compresses with grated raw beets will help get rid of cracks in the skin, small suppurations, and rashes. The agent acts until the mass dries, after which the bandage is changed to a fresh one.
For constipation, boiled or baked beets help well. It needs to be grated and seasoned with vegetable oil, preferably olive oil.
Hypertension
To quickly lower blood pressure, just drink 1 tbsp. l. juice, be sure to wash it down with a glass of water. Juice perfectly reduces performance, but nevertheless it is not worth drinking it clean: it can cause nausea and dizziness.
For hypertension, beetroot juice is used diluted with pumpkin or carrot juice. For greater effect, the amount of juice of other vegetables is gradually reduced.
Preparation:
- beet juice - 1 part;
- carrot juice - 10 parts;
- honey - 1 tsp
Beet juice is placed in the refrigerator for 3 hours, then mixed with carrot juice and honey is added. Such a composition acts softer, more saturated with vitamins and microelements. Gradually, the proportions are changed, reducing the volume of carrot juice. Over time, the ratio is brought to a ratio of 1: 1. Take 1⁄4 cup before meals.
Cinnamon:
- beet juice - 1 part;
- water - 1 part;
- lemon juice - 2-3 drops;
- cinnamon to taste.
Take 1⁄4 cup daily.
Liver disease
With exacerbations of chronic diseases, this remedy should not be used.
Preparation:
- medium-sized beets;
- water - 3 l;
- boil until soft, rub;
- return the grated gruel to the broth;
- cook for another 20 minutes;
- strain.
The resulting broth is taken 1-3 times a day before meals.
Cleansing & Nourishing Smoothie:
The tasty and healthy composition will cleanse the body and fill it with energy.
- beet juice - 60 ml;
- raw yolk - 1 pc .;
- granulated sugar - 4 tsp;
- grated pickled cucumber - 1 pc .;
- beat everything in a mixer;
- tomato juice - an amount equal to the volume of the resulting mass;
- beat again.
Take a month, then take a break.
Pickled beets
All nutrients are perfectly preserved when fermenting beets. This piece is very tasty. It's easy to do. The fruits need to be peeled, can be coarsely cut, placed in a sterile container and covered with brine.
Brine (for a 3 liter jar):
- water - 2 l;
- salt - 100 g;
- sugar - 100 g.
Boil and cool. Beets are poured with cold brine so that the liquid completely covers the fruits. Cover the neck with gauze. It is better to put the jar in a small basin.
In this state, the vegetables are kept for 2 days, after which they are covered with a plastic lid and placed in a cold place. The dish is ready in 5 days.
Beet kvass
Such kvass is both tasty and healthy. You can simply drink it as a refreshing drink, you can fill it with okroshka, cold soup, beetroot soup. For constipation, it is taken after meals and at night for 1 glass. But if there are chronic diseases, it is better to consult a doctor before taking it.
Preparation:
- beets - 500 g;
- rye crackers - 50 g;
- sugar - 1 tbsp. l .;
- boiled water - enough to fill the jar up to the shoulders.
Cut the peeled vegetable into cubes and put in a large jar. Add croutons and sugar, cover with warm water. Close the neck of the jar with gauze, remove the container in a warm place for about 5 days.
A thick foam will appear during fermentation. It will subside when the kvass is ready. You can add sugar to the finished drink to taste. They drink it cold.
Contraindications and harm
Those who suffer from chronic diseases need to know that eating beets brings both health benefits and harms. For some diseases, it can be eaten in limited quantities, but sometimes it must be abandoned altogether.
The root vegetable contains substances that inhibit the absorption of calcium. Therefore, those people who have a deficiency of this element, for example, with osteoporosis, cannot eat it.
Beets contain oxalic acid. Its salts (oxalates) are almost insoluble and can contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Therefore, it is contraindicated in diseases of the urinary system.
You can not eat beets for diseases:
- gastritis with high acidity;
- stomach ulcer;
- urolithiasis disease;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- tendency to diarrhea.
With diabetes, beets should not be eaten after heat treatment. In extreme cases, you need to limit yourself to a portion of no more than 100 g.
With pancreatitis in the acute stage, beets are contraindicated. At other times, it can be consumed stewed, boiled or baked, but not more than 110 g per day.
Freshly squeezed juice and fresh juices should not be drunk with arthritis and gout, otherwise the inflammatory processes may worsen.
The harmful effects of beets are reduced if they are cooked with other vegetables or juices. And also less harm in dishes that after cooking have settled for about three hours.
Of course, beets are strictly prohibited for those who have an allergic reaction to the use of this product. It can manifest itself in the form of skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes and even swelling of the nasopharynx.
The wild beet, from which all its other species originated, originally grew in the territories of India and the Far East. Only the leaves of this plant were used for food, and the roots were used for medicinal purposes.
Cultural red beet, its benefits and harms will be described below, appeared only at the beginning of our era. It came to Kievan Rus in the X-XI centuries, through Greece. And by the XIV century, the culture had spread throughout Europe. Due to its unpretentious cultivation, pleasant taste, usefulness and long shelf life, it has become very popular everywhere. What is the use of beets for the human body and how does it possess such properties?
Nutritional value and calorie content
All useful properties of beets are determined by its chemical composition. It contains minerals such as potassium (325 mg), sodium (78 mg), phosphorus (40 mg), magnesium (23 mg), calcium (16 mg), iron (0.8 mg), zinc (0.35 mg), manganese (0.329 mg), copper (75 μg), selenium (0.7 μg).
For 100 g of fresh vegetables, there are 1.61 g of proteins, 0.17 g of fat and 9.56 g of carbohydrates, 2.8 g of dietary fiber. The energy value is 43 kcal.
What vitamins are in this vegetable? It contains the most vitamin C - 4.9 mg. In second place in terms of content are vitamins of group B: B5 - 0.155 mg, B9 - 0.109 mg, B6 - 0.067 mg, B2 - 0.04 mg, B1 - 0.031 mg. It also contains vitamins: A - 0.002 mg, E - 0.04 mg, K - 0.2 μg, PP - 0.334 mg.
Healing properties
Due to the content of coarse fiber, or fiber, beets are good for the intestines. The beneficial properties of fiber are based on the fact that it is not broken down by digestive enzymes and reaches the rectum almost unchanged, this contributes to the rapid movement of all food waste through the intestines, which prevents constipation from developing and prevents the reproduction of pathogenic microflora. Therefore, beetroot for constipation is an excellent and fast-acting remedy, it normalizes intestinal motility, weakens and improves metabolism in general.
Weakens not only fiber, but also pectin substances (1.1 g), which are also included in the composition of root crops. Their effect is explained by the ability to form jelly-like masses that can adsorb and remove harmful compounds such as poisons, toxins, heavy metals and their salts from the body. Therefore, the benefits of beets for the body also lie in the function of cleansing it.
The benefits of red beets for people with cardiovascular diseases are due to the presence of B vitamins, potassium and magnesium in it. These minerals and vitamins in beets help maintain normal blood pressure, by participating in the regulation of vascular tone and blood circulation, and help in the normalization of cardiac activity, since they control the processes of contraction and relaxation of muscles.
This vegetable contains a special substance - betaine, it is it that gives the characteristic maroon color to root crops and provides the main healing properties of beets. Namely: betaine is able to affect the health of blood vessels, it increases their strength, relieves spasms and cleanses, which is why beets help from pressure. This effect of this substance is based on its ability to reduce the level of homocysteine in the blood, which is the cause of vascular damage.
Betaine also has hepatoprotective properties, that is, it is able to protect liver cells from damage. In addition, betaine is a lipotropic substance, since it is able to enhance the metabolism of fats in the liver, thereby preventing obesity in this organ. This is the benefits of beets for the liver.
The benefits of beets for men are also due to the presence of betaine in it, which can reduce the risk of prostate adenoma and colon and rectal cancer due to its antioxidant properties that destroy tumor cells. For the same reason, beets can also be used for oncology in women, for example, in the prevention of breast cancer.
Benefits for pregnant women
Can pregnant women eat this vegetable? The answer, of course, is yes, because it contains folic acid, which is so important in early pregnancy. After all, folic acid, or vitamin B9, protects against the development of defects in the neural tube of the fetus, and ensures the normal development of the embryo, since it regulates cell division.
In addition, this vegetable helps fight depression and mood swings that are common in pregnant women. What vitamins provide this effect? B vitamins have this property, they ensure the normal functioning of the central nervous system and increase stress resistance.
What else is beetroot useful for pregnant women? It contains iron, which helps fight anemia and helps prevent fetal hypoxia (lack of oxygen). Iron is part of hemoglobin, which supplies oxygen to all tissues and organs of the body. Therefore, beets raise the level of hemoglobin in the blood, which is so important to monitor while waiting for a child.
Providing a laxative effect, beets during pregnancy help fight constipation, which so often cause discomfort to women in position. It weakens due to the content of coarse fibers and pectin substances, which explains the health benefits and harms of beets. After all, coarse fibers not only improve intestinal motility, but can also cause flatulence or bloating.
What's the best way to eat?
The medicinal properties of red beets are preserved both raw and boiled. This is explained by the fact that its most useful components, which determine its benefits and harms to the body, - betaine, pectin compounds, fiber and B vitamins, are not destroyed during cooking.In order for beets to retain their medicinal properties during cooking, you need to cook them correctly. Root vegetables should be thoroughly washed and filled with cold water so that it completely covers them. You need to cook under a lid on low heat, so the nutrients in the beets will be better preserved. The duration of cooking depends on the size of the root vegetables, on average it is 45-50 minutes.
Important: To check the readiness of the vegetable, you need to pierce it with a fork, the finished beets easily lend themselves to this. If the plug comes in with difficulty, then it is worth trying again after 10 minutes.
Benefits of beet juice
What vitamins and minerals are in beet juice? All nutrients and vitamins that are contained in this vegetable are concentrated in the juice, since all the fiber is removed. It retains all the beneficial properties of red beets, so the juice is also often used for medicinal purposes.
Due to the iron content, beetroot juice has a positive effect on blood composition and the formation of red blood cells. Therefore, it quickly improves the condition in case of anemia. The mineral salts contained in beet juice can reduce the use of oxygen during exercise, thereby allowing you to maintain a charge of energy. Therefore, such juice is useful for athletes to drink, especially during the competition. Lipotropic substances (betaine), which are found in beetroot juice, speak of the benefits of this drink for those who follow a diet for weight loss. They help to enhance the process of burning fat, and the vitamin and mineral composition allows you to maintain the strength of the body.
Beetroot juice has a rather specific taste, in addition, in its pure form, it can cause disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, since it enhances the secretion of the stomach. Increased secretion is the increased production of digestive juices, and this contributes to irritation of the gastric mucosa and can cause ulceration. To improve the taste of the juice, and in order to reduce the possible harm of beets to the stomach and intestines, it is better to mix it with the juices of other vegetables. The best combination is a mixture of beetroot juice with carrot juice, in a ratio of 1: 4. This is explained by the fact that carrot juice helps to reduce the harmful effects of oxalic acid contained in beet juice on the kidneys, protecting them from the formation of stones.
Folk recipes
In traditional medicine recipes, people use the medicinal properties of this vegetable to treat a wide variety of diseases and symptoms, namely:
It is also useful for hypertension, since it is able to normalize blood pressure due to the content of betaine. In alternative medicine, for this effect, a mixture of honey and beet juice is used, in a ratio of 1: 1. Honey allows you to soften the effect of the juice on the stomach and enhance the positive effect of the mixture, due to its beneficial properties. The mixture should be drunk 15 ml 4 times a day, with a course of three weeks. This will lower blood pressure and improve blood composition by increasing the hemoglobin content.
Vegetable harm and contraindications
Some substances that beets contain have beneficial properties and contraindications. For example, the oxalic acid it contains can be beneficial not only by helping the digestive system absorb calcium, but it can also cause kidney problems by promoting the formation of stones. This is the harm of the vegetable to the urinary system.
Beetroot has contraindications for diseases of the pancreas, since it contains a lot of coarse fiber, difficult for digestion, and unnecessarily burdens this organ. Therefore, beets with pancreatitis are included in the list of prohibited foods, and their use can lead to a worsening of the condition. But in boiled form, beets with chronic pancreatitis, after eliminating the symptoms of the disease, can be gradually introduced into the diet.
The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, which is a very high value, so beetroot in type 2 diabetes is usually excluded from the diet. But this issue needs to be discussed separately with the attending physician, since beets in type 2 diabetes can also have a positive effect, because they cleanse the body of toxins well, improve immunity and strengthen blood vessels. The main thing is not to eat raw beets for diabetes mellitus and eat no more than 100 g of this vegetable in ready-made form.
Because of its fiber content and its ability to enhance gastric secretion, red beets are beneficial and harmful to the health of those suffering from stomach ailments. Beets with gastritis are most often excluded from the diet. For the same reasons, beets are not recommended for stomach ulcers. But, depending on the severity of the disease, patients may be prohibited from this vegetable only raw and fresh beet juice. In this case, boiled or baked root vegetables can be allowed during periods of remission of these diseases.
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This unique vegetable is equally useful both raw and boiled or baked. Beets are low in calories, which is important for women.... 100 g of raw beets - 43 kcal, boiled - about 49 kcal. And you can endlessly talk about the benefits of beets for the health of a woman's body.
Reference! Calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, iodine, manganese, sulfur, boron, chlorine, copper - almost all the minerals the body needs are contained in the red root vegetable.
The complex of vitamins and minerals contained in the red vegetable help to maintain immunity. Beets contain more niacin than any other vegetable. It is an invaluable help for the heart.
The root vegetable is also useful for the intestines - dietary fiber can help relieve constipation... The digestive enzyme betaine stimulates the liver to function. Nitrates improve blood flow. And zinc prevents retinal detachment and is extremely beneficial for women's skin. The drying properties of beets have led to its widespread use in cosmetology. With the help of a red root vegetable, dandruff is treated, care for oily skin and hair.
Replacing one meal a day with boiled beets can help you lose four kilograms in a month in a completely safe way.
Learn more about the chemical composition, calorie content and benefits of beets.
The benefits and harms of root crops for health
Raw
Red root vegetables can not only be consumed without processing, but also useful. Exactly raw beets are used as an effective remedy for constipation, has a diuretic effect and relieves edema. A raw vegetable is effective for dermatitis and skin rashes, as it removes toxins and toxins.
Important! Those who suffer from osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, gastritis and urolithiasis should refrain from eating raw roots. Beets inhibit the absorption of calcium, which means that with increased fragility of bones, fractures, this vegetable should also not be abused.
Gnawing a vegetable is not the most convenient way to eat it. But beets grated on a grater and seasoned with butter, sour cream, mustard, etc. Is a great vitamin salad. When raw, the red vegetable goes well with apples and carrots.
For more information on the benefits of raw beets, see.
Boiled
Raw and boiled beets are equally good for the body... Even after processing, the root crop retains all the valuable elements. For the purpose of losing weight, it is best to consume not a raw product, but a processed one.
What is boiled vegetable good for? Boiled beetroot dishes improve the physical condition of women before and during menstruation, and normalize bowel function. A mild laxative effect will help normalize stool.
For more information about the beneficial and harmful properties of boiled beets, as well as the chemical composition and calorie content of the product, see, and in more detail about which beets are healthier - boiled or raw.
Freshly squeezed beet juice
Beetroot will bring the maximum benefit to the body, but diluted with the juice of other vegetables and fruits. It is better to drink a freshly squeezed product before meals, in small sips. Do not combine the use of beetroot juice and yeast dough.
Due to its beneficial properties, beetroot juice can be effectively used for colds. It is also useful for cancer.
Attention! Fresh restores healthy intestinal microflora, removes toxins, improves complexion and skin condition. Also, freshly squeezed root juice is used in cosmetology - it lightens freckles and age spots, gives shine and strength to hair, and fights dandruff.
You can learn more about the benefits and dangers of beets.
Contraindications
This unique root vegetable has practically no contraindications. Only individual intolerance in the form of an allergic reaction to any component. Red vegetable is good for both pregnant and lactating mothers... It is not recommended to lean on beets for diabetics, as well as for people with urolithiasis, osteoporosis, high acidity of the stomach.
How much beet does a woman need to eat to be beneficial? Moderation is the most important halt when using any product. With the right dosage, even poison can be converted into medicine. 1-2 properly cooked red root vegetables or one glass of juice will bring maximum benefits to the female body.
How to use the product?
For medicinal purposes
Anemia, anemia
In what form to use beets for anemia:
- Beetroot juice promotes the formation of blood cells and improves blood. A mix of beetroot and carrot juices is very useful.
- Mix equal amounts of honey and freshly prepared beetroot juice. Drink half a glass 3-4 times a day.
- Mix equal amounts of beet and carrot juices, as well as honey. Drink twice a day.
Cleansing blood from cholesterol
The following beetroot products are suitable for cleaning the circulatory system.:
- Mix freshly prepared juices of red vegetables, black radish and carrots in equal proportions.
- Pour the mixture into an earthen pot, cover it and simmer for three hours over low heat in the oven.
- Pour the resulting product into dark bottles.
- Drink one tablespoon three times a day. Store in a cool, dark place.
For the prevention of diseases
Drinking half a glass of freshly squeezed beet juice three times a day daily can perfectly cleanse the blood from toxins and the walls of blood vessels. How to use beets for preventive purposes:
- Boil 1 kg of clean beets in 3 liters of water, peel and cut into cubes.
- Dip into the broth in which the vegetable was cooked and cook for another half hour.
- Then strain, divide into 4 parts.
- Take 1 part of the prepared medicine every 4 hours.
For cosmetic purposes
Nourishing mask for oily skin
To prepare a nourishing mask, you need:
- Boil the beets, peel and grate.
- Then mix a tablespoon of the resulting puree with the raw yolk of a chicken egg.
- Apply immediately to cleansed skin and leave for half an hour.
- After 5-10 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water and apply a nourishing cream.
Anti-inflammatory mask for problem skin
To prepare a mask for skin inflammation, it is necessary:
- Mix freshly squeezed juice from raw beets with gruel from grated raw potatoes.
- Add a little flour to get the consistency of thick sour cream.
- Apply the mask to the face and leave for 20-25 minutes.
- Then rinse with warm water.
Important! Beets contain a strong colorant. Women with pale and sensitive skin need to be careful when using the vegetable for cosmetic purposes.
Moisturizer
Beetroot Juice Moisturizing Mask Recipe:
- Grind two tablespoons of oatmeal in a coffee grinder.
- Then add two teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of strong black tea and still mineral water and two teaspoons of freshly squeezed beetroot juice.
- Heat the resulting mixture in a steam bath for 20 minutes, cool and apply on the face.
- After 20-25 minutes, rinse with water and apply a moisturizer.
Acne lotion
Acne lotion recipe:
- We use the water in which the beets were boiled.
- Add one tablespoon of wine or apple cider vinegar to half a liter of broth, pour into a dark glass container and store in a dark place.
- We wipe the face with the resulting lotion.
Hair strengthening agent
A firming hair mask is prepared and applied as follows:
- Finely grate raw beets and onions in equal amounts.
- Add a couple of tablespoons of burdock oil to the mixture.
- The oil must first be heated in a water bath.
- Apply the mask along the entire length of the hair, put on a shower cap and wrap your head with a towel.
- Wash your hair after 40 minutes.
- It is advisable to apply the mask once every one and a half to two weeks.
Dandruff
Dandruff remedy with beets:
- Apply gruel from finely grated raw beets to the head.
- Put on a shower cap, wrap a towel around your head and leave for an hour.
- Then rinse off.
Attention! To achieve a good effect, it is recommended to apply such a mask twice a week for three months.
Conclusion
Beets are the queen of vegetables, they have no equal. This simple root vegetable provides the female body with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Red vegetable is effective for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. This is a real lifesaver in critical days for the female body.
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