Tuesday, November 15, 2016

BEETS

Beets' Support of Detoxification

The betalin pigments present in beets have repeatedly been shown to support activity in our body's Phase 2 detoxification process. Phase 2 is the metabolic step that our cells use to hook activated, unwanted toxic substances up with small nutrient groups. This "hook up" process effectively neutralizes the toxins and makes them sufficiently water-soluble for excretion in the urine. One critical "hook up" process during Phase 2 involves an enzyme family called the glutathione-S-transferase family (GSTs). GSTs hook toxins up with glutathione for neutralization and excretion from the body. The betalains found in beet have been shown to trigger GST activity, and to aid in the elimination of toxins that require glutathione for excretion. If you are a person who thinks about exposure to toxins and wants to give your body as much detox support as possible, beets are a food that belongs in your diet.
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Nutrition Tips

Make a new healthy recipe each week
Cooking more meals at home is a good way to lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating and weight management. But if you're not accustomed to cooking much, the idea of doing it regularly can be overwhelming! So start small with just one recipe. Find a healthy recipe this week in a cookbook or online and try it out! You may be surprised at how tasty—and easy—cooking at home can be. Over time, gradually add more new recipes to your routine as you have the time. Before you know it, you'll be a healthy home chef!
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