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Health Benefits of Beet Kvass
Health Benefits of Beet Kvass
Date: 9/17/2014 4:54:40 PM ( 10 y ) ... viewed 1614 times
This is attributed to the studies of Adam Johnston
and was sent to me by him September 17, 2014
Beet Kvass (SVYOKOLNY KVAS) Health Benefits resources from books:
“A decoction for heroes” –Rombauer and Becker Joy of Cooking 1975 edition pg 43
“An excellent blood tonic, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalinizes the blood, cleanses the liver, and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments. Fallon, Sally. Nourishing Traditions. pg 266
“Beet Kvass can help maintain the health of your friendly bacteria… Secondly helps restore proper pH of the stomach, small intestine, and colon, and maintain the pH so the tissue in the intestinal tract remains strong and healthy. In addition the tonic is rich in minerals that help heal the tissue, and provides a tonic to cleanse the liver.” Simontacchi, Carol. Weight Success for a Lifetime. Pg 87
“”The beet’s betacyanin content not only gives beets and this kvass their characteristic color, but it also provides potent antioxidants.” McGruther, Jennifer. The Nourished Kitchen: Farm-to-Table Recipes for the Traditional Foods.
“This drink (Beet Kvass) is valuable for its medicinal qualities and as a digestive aid. Beets are just loaded with nutrients. One four-ounce glass, morning and night, is an excellent blood tonic, cleanses the liver, and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments.” Bliss, Nishanga. Real Food All Year: Eating Seasonal Whole Foods for Optimal Health and All-Day Energy.
“…a 4-ounce glass of (beet) kvass twice a day can promote regularity, aid digestion, cleanse the liver, and treat kidney stones.” Chesman, Andrea. The Pickled Pantry: From Apples to Zucchini, 150 Precipes for Pickles, Relishes, Chutneys, and More. Pg 55
“This drink is essentially medicinal…but it has extraordinary healing powers. We’ve had more positive testimonials about beet kvass than about any other beverage in our book Nourishing Traditions…Beets are load with nutrients…is an excellent blood tonic, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver, and is a good treatment for kidney stones.” Enig, Mary and Fallon, Sally. Eat Fat, Lose Fat
“Beet Kvass is a highly nutrient-dense probiotic drink made from fermenting beets…This cultured drink could arguably be the most nutrient dense and beneficial drink in this whole book due to the vitamin and mineral density of beets, on top of the probiotic quality. Beets are full of antioxidants, help detox your blood, and can slow the growth of cancer or tumor cells. They also contain folate, mangansese, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. If beets weren’t great enough for you as is, their health benefits are enhanced by fermentation. Beet Kvass helps clean the liver, creates digestive regularity, can be used to treat kidney stones, and is even more hydrating than water. The betacyanin in beets increases the amount of oxygen that blood cells can carry and is known for purifying the blood…Records from hundreds of years ago state that drinks such as beet kvass were safer to drink than plain water because of the probiotics fought off bad bacteria and pathogens present in contaminated water.” Mueller, Julia. Delicious Probiotic Drinks: 75 Recipes for Kombucha, Kefir, Ginger Beer, and Other Naturally Fermented Drinks.
“Beet Kvass is used for cancer treatment, liver cleansing, and infection control in the body.” Woodske, Dan. Kvass: History, Health Benefits & Recipes for the Russian Bread Drink pg 20
Online resources:
“The finished drink is full of beneficial enzymes, friendly probiotic bacteria, and increased vitamin levels. Regularly eating lacto-fermented vegetables, or incorporating beet kvass into your diet, will promote healthy gut flora, and great absorption of nutrients from your food.” http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2014/03/beet-kvass-a-cleansing-medicinal-tonic.html
“In addition to quenching one’s thirst kvass is known to aid digestion, prevent hangovers, and even protect against infectious diseases…Beets are an amazing super-food with an extensive nutritional arsenal. They are an excellent source of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorous, vitamins A and C, niacin, and fiber. Their high folic acid and folate content likewise makes them ideal for pregnant women and those hope to become pregnant. In fact, this root-vegetable has been proven to help prevent heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. As with any other fruit or vegetable, the process of lacto-fermentation only increases the nutritional benefits of beets. This traditional method of preservation adds probiotic and allows the nutrients to be more easily absorbed by your body. In addition to the pregnancy perks mentioned above, the liver and blood cleansing properties of beet kvass have been known to help prevent morning sickness. Likewise, the crucial role that so many of the beet’s nutrients play in proper cellular function has led the beet kvass being used throughout Europe in the treatment of cancer. All lacto-fermented products gently chelate the body, flushing out heavy metal and toxins, and kvass is no exception. Anecdotal evidence provides by converts to the beet-kvass craze report the beverage as being an excellent remedy for heartburn, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities, allergies, kidney stones, and digestive problems. It is also believed to alkalize the blood and improve regularity.” http://homestead.org/MicahJanzen/Kvass/BeetKvass.htm
“These colorful root vegetables contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer. Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets and both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support. Beets have a tremendous regenerating effect on the body and for those recovering from digestive disorders beet kvass helps as a digestive aid. It is an excellent tonic for alkalizing the blood, promoting regularity, cleansing and toning the liver, and treating kidney stones. Beet kvass helps heal the gallbladder and thin the bile. Beet kvass helps with heartburn by promoting production of healthy stomach acid. Beets are loaded with minerals such as folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorous, making beet kvass excellent for hydration.” http://www.meltorganic.com/my-new-health-food-bff-orange-ginger-beet-kvass-potent-liver-tonic/
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