7 beetroot juice recipes that boost skin glow, hair strength and overall health

Often hailed as the emperor of vegetable juices, this vibrant red juice has quite a fan following, thanks to its powerful effect on immunity and heart health. Loaded with dietary nitrates, healthy plant compounds, beetroot juice can do a lot from boosting heart and lungs to improving athletic performance. Another reason why it's all the rage in the wellness world is because of its rich folate or vitamin B9 content that helps cells grow and function. Folate can control damage to blood vessels and lower chances of heart disease and stroke. Beetroot can also make your skin radiant because of its effectiveness in improving inflammation and blood flow, it also benefits your skin health.

Beetroot can also help reduce hair loss as being rich in folate and carotenoids, it stimulates blood flow to the scalp and nourishes hair follicles, leading to increased hair growth.

Apart from that the root veggie is a storehouse of manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and potassium.

According to a study published in the journal Nutrients, it was found that beetroot juice may enhance endurance by improving blood flow, gas exchange, mitochondrial function, and muscle contraction through increased nitric oxide (NO) levels. Benefits include greater efficiency, longer time to exhaustion, and potential improvements in VO₂max and performance at anaerobic thresholds

Here are 7 beetroot juice recipes that can elevate several aspects of your health:

1. Classic beetroot glow juice

Ingredients
1 medium beetroot (peeled and chopped)
1 carrot
1/2 apple
1/2 inch ginger
1/2 lemon (juice)
1/2 cup water

Instructions
Blend beetroot, carrot, apple, and ginger with water until smooth. Strain the juice. Squeeze in lemon juice, stir, and serve.

Making time: 10 minutes

(Recipe: Ramya B, Nutritionist at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Chennai)

2. Beetroot and pomegranate skin elixir

Ingredients
1 beetroot
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 teaspoon black salt
1/2 cup water

Instructions
To a blender add beetroot and pomegranate. Add water as per requirement and blend it thoroughly. Strain the juice using juice strainer. To improve the taste, add black salt and enjoy the drink.

Making time: 10 minutes

(Recipe: Ramya B)

3. Beetroot and amla juice
Ingredients
1 cup beetroot (chopped)
1 cup amla (diced)
½ inch fresh ginger
5–6 fresh mint (pudina) leaves
½ tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder
½ tsp black salt
Juice of ½ lemon
Honey, to taste
1 cup water

Instructions
In a blender, add chopped beetroot, diced amla, ginger, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth. Add water and blend again for a smoother consistency. Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, lemon juice, and honey. Blend once more to mix well. Strain the mixture and serve chilled in a tall glass. Garnish with a mint sprig if desired.

(Recipe by Dheeraj Mathur, Cluster Executive Chef, Radisson Blu, Kaushambi, Delhi NCR)

4. Gut-healing Beetroot & Fennel Digestive Mix
Ingredients
1 beetroot
1 tsp fennel seeds (soaked overnight)
½ apple
Water

Instructions

Peel and chop the beetroot and apple into small pieces. Blend them with soaked fennel seeds and enough water to reach your desired consistency. Strain (optional) and drink fresh on an empty stomach for best digestive benefits.

(Recipe by Dr Partap Chauhan, Ayurvedacharya and Director, Jiva Ayurveda)

5. Post-workout Beetroot & Coconut Water Rehydrator

Ingredients
1 small beetroot
1 cup fresh coconut water
1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

Peel and blend the beetroot with coconut water until smooth. Add lemon juice and stir well. Serve chilled for a refreshing, electrolyte-rich post-workout drink.

(Recipe by Dr Partap)

6. Beetroot-Spinach Iron Booster

Ingredients
1 beetroot
1 cup spinach leaves (washed)
1 apple
1/2 lemon (juice)

Instructions

To a blender add beetroot, spinach and apple. Add water and blend it thoroughly. Strain if needed and mix in lemon juice. Serve it.

Making Time: 10 minutes

(Recipe: Ramya B)

7. Skin-clearing Beetroot & Neem Juice
Ingredients

1 beetroot
4–5 tender neem leaves (or ¼ tsp neem powder)
½ tsp turmeric
Honey (optional, if neem is too bitter)

Instructions

Blend chopped beetroot with neem leaves (or powder), turmeric, and a little water. Strain the juice if desired and add honey to balance the bitterness. Drink on an empty stomach a few times a week for clearer skin.

(Recipe: Dr Partap)
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