Constipation is an unpleasant phenomenon, accompanied by deterioration of the general condition and intoxication of the body. The regularity of the stool depends not only on the health of the intestines, but also on the food consumed by the person.
It is believed that beets are a vegetable that stimulates the intestines better than any laxative and relieves constipation. In our article we will tell you how to use a vegetable correctly and with what it is, so that it brings health only benefits. We share the best recipes with beets for cleaning the intestines. You can also watch a useful video on this topic.
Will a vegetable help?
The content of intestinal peristalsis depends on the content of valuable indigestible fiber in the consumed food.. If a person eats refined and processed foods, he consumes very few coarse fibers, which leads to stagnation in the intestine.
Useful properties of beet:
Fiber from beets serves as food for beneficial intestinal bacteria. Healthy "well-fed" microflora contributes to the better absorption of all nutrients from food and the rapid passage of the masses through the digestive organs.- Fiber also stimulates the active work of the intestinal muscles, restores peristalsis.
- Vegetable contains 88% water. The intake of enough liquid with food prevents the hardening of the fecal masses and has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora (in detail about whether to worry if the feces from the beets change color and become red or black, we told here).
Fiber from beets serves as food for beneficial intestinal bacteria. Healthy "well-fed" microflora contributes to the better absorption of all nutrients from food and the rapid passage of the masses through the digestive organs.Beets are useful not only for constipation.. Regular consumption of vegetables strengthens the immune system, cardiovascular system, improves the condition of the liver, promotes the full absorption of vitamins from food.
The question of which root vegetable is more useful than raw or boiled one can be answered that it is equally useful as a medicine in any form. This is due to the fact that valuable substances in beets are not destroyed by high temperature. However, there are some nuances:
- Eating raw vegetables is recommended if liver problems have become the cause of constipation. Betaine, which is part of beets, cleans the liver ducts and stimulates its work (you can find out how eating beets affects the work of the liver, as well as see effective folk recipes, here).
- Boiled beets, in turn, more gently affect the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. During heat treatment, coarse fibers are impregnated with moisture and work gently, but no less effectively. Experts advise to boil the root before consumption, if the patient has problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
The benefits and harms of such treatment
Red root crop as a cure for constipation has undeniable advantages for both health and wallet:
- the beets are of absolutely natural origin, therefore the liver will not suffer from such a medicine;
- vegetable is cheap and is available in stores all year round;
- beets act gently, but at the same time very efficiently;
- incorporates vitamins, antioxidants, minerals.
Beets can harm only if it is used against contraindications.
In detail about the medicinal properties of beets, we told here, and from this article you will learn about the chemical composition of the red root, as well as how it is useful and harmful to human health.
Contraindications
Beetroot is a natural medicine, but even it has limitations in its use.. For example, boiled beets can not be consumed with diabetes and allergies. Contraindications to the treatment of raw beet juice:
- stomach ulcer;
- duodenal ulcer (about whether it is possible to eat beets for people with stomach and duodenal ulcers, we told in this article);
- urolithiasis and cholelithiasis (about how to use beets with GCB, so as not to harm the body, read here).
Important: With these diseases, you also can not eat raw beets in large quantities, as it contains a lot of juice. The use of a moderate amount of root vegetables for these diseases is permissible.
We recommend to watch a video about beet contraindications:
How to take a vegetable as a laxative?
To help vegetable eliminate congestion in the intestines, it must be properly consumed.
For adults
There is a simple and effective way to treat constipation beetrootwhich does not take much time. It will suit everyone who is not contraindicated in the use of this vegetable.
For the treatment of constipation, it is necessary to eat 70-100 grams of boiled beets on an empty stomach 20-30 minutes before breakfast. The course of treatment is from 1 to 2 weeks. After getting rid of stagnation in the intestines, it is not necessary to stop consuming this root crop. It is advisable to add beets to salads and other dishes 2-3 times a week to prevent constipation.
Raw beet juice, drunk on an empty stomach, also has the same property. However, juice is a concentrated substance with high biological activity.. It is necessary to start drinking juice with 1 tbsp. spoon and gradually increasing the portion to 100-150 ml.
Details about what the rate of consumption of beets and what threatens to exceed it, we told in our article.
For kids
Children usually do not like to eat vegetables such as beets, carrots, onions. Therefore, juice cocktails from different vegetables are ideal for treating children from constipation (you can find out here the benefits and harm of beetroot and carrot juice and how to take it.
- First, concentrated beet juice is aggressive enough for the weak digestive system of children.
- Secondly, the beneficial properties of different vegetables complement each other and make the juice even more valuable.
Also, the preparation of juice from various vegetables can be turned into an exciting game for the child.
For a therapeutic cocktail you will need: cucumber, carrot and beet juice. To make a medicine from a root vegetable, it is necessary to mix the juices in equal proportions. The final volume is not more than 70 ml. If desired, the prepared mixture can be diluted with water.
It is necessary to take the medicine on an empty stomach and 30 minutes before breakfast. The course of treatment continues until complete relief from constipation. If constipation in a child is a frequent problem, it is necessary to use such juices for prophylaxis 4-5 times a week, but not on an empty stomach.
With infants, everything is more complicated. Only a pediatrician can diagnose constipation in a young child.. The course of treatment and drugs are also prescribed by a specialist. If the doctor has approved this approach to treatment, as the use of beet juice, it should be done very carefully.
Recommendations for the treatment of constipation beets in infants:
- consumption of juice on an empty stomach is excluded;
- juice should be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2;
- it is necessary to begin the use with a few drops, gradually bringing the dose to a tablespoon per day;
- daily dose is divided into several doses;
- If you find the slightest sign of allergy, the use of beet juice should be stopped.
During pregnancy
During pregnancy, the problem of constipation is very acute, since the new state of the body provokes congestion in the intestine. In the last stages of pregnancy, the uterus squeezes the intestines.that prevents the free passage of food through it.
For future mothers as a natural laxative ideal beet salad with prunes.
Ingredients:
- 30 grams of prunes;
- 150 grams of beets.
Cooking:
- Rinse prunes under running water, pour boiling water and leave for 1-2 hours, then chop.
- Beet, if desired, boil until cooked and grate on a coarse grater.
- Mix ingredients and salt to taste.
Board: It is necessary to consume such salad daily until full recovery, then several times a week for prophylaxis. For a variety of prunes in the salad can be replaced with an apple, kiwi or boiled carrots.
Dish recipes
Garlic and nuts salad
Easy to prepare and at the same time very tasty salad.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of beets;
- 50 grams of walnuts;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 1 tsp sunflower oil.
Cooking:
- Boil the beets until cooked, cool, grate.
- Chop nuts randomly with a knife.
- Garlic skip through a press or finely chop.
- All mix and fill with sunflower oil, salt.
We recommend to watch a video about the preparation of beet salad with garlic and walnuts:
Baked Beet
Very tasty dish that is easy to cook.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sized root vegetables;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 3 tbsp. spoons of olive oil;
- 2 sprigs of rosemary;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of wine vinegar;
- salt.
Cooking:
- Preheat oven to 180 ° C and bake the beets as a whole in foil until cooked (at least 40 minutes).
- Baked beets must be removed from the foil, peeled and cut into medium pieces.
This method of cooking vegetables allows you to save all its useful properties and taste. If desired, the finished dish can be seasoned with olive oil and a little salted.
We recommend to watch the video about cooking baked beets:
Conclusion
Despite its effectiveness, not everyone can treat constipation with beetroot.. This is due to the high allergenicity of the product. However, in the absence of contraindications, beets can be the best natural remedy for the prevention and treatment of constipation in adults and children.
