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Benefits of Beet Kvass for Liver Detox & Gut Health

July 9, 2018 by Amber

Beet Kvass – How to make homemade beet kvass This homemade beet kvass recipe is super easy to make and results in a fizzy probiotic drink that is great for weight loss and liver detox. If you looking for an easy DIY probiotic drink to make this beet kvass recipe is a must try as there are so many health benefits from drinking beet kvass.

 

Beet kvass is a lacto-fermented drink full of good bacteria and a fantastic digestive aid, similar to the popular kefir or kombucha beverage. Although this fermented probiotic drink may be an acquired taste for some, the health benefits of beet kvass are plentiful, and it is a must-try!

The infusion of beets creates an earthy yet salty flavor profile that is easily enjoyed. My toddler loves it! It contains my absolute favorite root vegetable (beets!) and is one of the best nutritional foods for liver health. Now let’s dive into the benefits of beet kvass!

Traditional Uses & Benefits Of Beet Kvass 

This healthy drink originated in Eastern Europe. Traditionally, beet kvass was used as a liver tonic and blood purifier to promote good overall health. According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, beet kvass is widely used in cancer therapy within Europe.

In tales of old-fashioned remedies, people have used this time-honored drink as part of therapies for chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities, allergies, and digestive problems. They used beet kvass to reap the benefits of fermented beets, and it was often on hand for adding to soups and vinaigrettes.

Our ancestors had many probiotic-rich foods in their diets due to the simple need to ferment foods and beverages to keep them from spoiling. Due to modern-day refrigeration, many people are no longer getting enough probiotic-rich foods and drinks in their diets. Since 70-80% of the immune system resides in the gut, it is crucial to boost our beneficial bacteria as it is imperative to our long-term health.

With gut issues on the rise, easily absorbed probiotic drinks like this beet kvass are essential to incorporate into our busy lives. When your digestive health is struggling, it can be beneficial to give your body a rest from hard to digest foods and utilize nourishing liquids such as this.

Beet Kvass Benefits For Liver Health

In regards to the liver, this beet kvass recipe helps to support phase 3 liver detoxification. The liver is the primary organ responsible for detoxifying substances from our body and environment. The liver dumps its detoxified toxins into the bile; bile then flows into the small intestine and out of the body through the bowels.

This beetroot kvass is excellent for supporting a sluggish gallbladder and improving bile flow so that toxins from the liver can be escorted out of the body via the bile. Beets are one of the best superfoods to cleanse the liver and gallbladder. Learn more about the benefits of beets for a sluggish gallbladder and how to make the best gallbladder-cleansing beet juice! 

Because of its liver-cleansing benefits, it is also a valuable weight-loss beverage. Liver health and weight loss are intimately connected; adding this beet kvass for weight loss goals can help you meet nutritional needs and keep your energy up.

Benefits Of Beet Kvass For Athletic Performance

Many athletes are using beet juice to attain nitric oxide in their diet. Beets are rich in natural nitrates, which is a chemical naturally occurring in some foods and, once consumed, is converted into nitric oxide. Nitric Oxide has been found to improve cardiorespiratory performance, enhance skeletal muscle contractile function, exercise endurance, and muscle performance. Think of beet kvass as an elevated beetroot juice!

Nitric Oxide also relaxes blood vessels allowing for better circulation; the blood then can carry nutrients and oxygen more efficiently throughout the body. Research shows that supplementing natural nitrates by consuming beetroot juice effectively lowers blood pressure.

Nutritional Benefits of Beets

Because of its fermentation and increased bioavailability, you can use this as a daily probiotic shot and enjoy the benefits of fermented beet juice as a functional food.

Beets also contain a phytonutrient called betalain, which provides excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Betalain is the natural pigment that gives them their alluring ruby-red colour. We need antioxidants to help us mitigate oxidative stress in the body; this is when there is an imbalance of oxidants to antioxidants.

An oxidant (or free radical) is a reactive molecule within your body that reacts with other proteins, DNA, and lipids, leaving them damaged. We use antioxidants to neutralize these free radicals and protect our cells from damage.

Beets are loaded with vitamin c, betaine, potassium, b vitamins, manganese, and other vital nutrients, including polyphenols, making them a good option for anyone looking to combat chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and lower blood pressure. The fermentation process of beet kvass adds to this nutrient line, delivering beneficial bacteria to aid digestive problems.

The goal is to crowd out pathogenic bacteria with beneficial bacteria so that the good guys can thrive and protect us. Eating a diet rich in probiotic foods is crucial in achieving equilibrium and a healthy gut flora balance.

Beet Kvass Recipe

  • One large beet or two small beets
  • 1-liter sterile mason jar
  • 1/4 cup whey
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • fresh juice of 1 lemon
  • filtered water to fill the jar at the end (4 cups)

How to make beet kvass

Sterilize all utensils and spoons by running them under very hot water or dipping them into a bowl of boiling water.

Wash the beets, dice them into 1 cm cubes, and place them into a sterile 1-liter mason jar with the whey, salt, and lemon juice. Add the filtered water to fill, leaving a 1 cm gap at the top.

Stir the ingredients with a sterile spoon. Place the lid on the jar and let it sit out at room temperature for 4 to 7 days.

Strain out the liquid, and you will be left with what resembles a glass of beetroot juice. Transfer this to the fridge, where it should keep for weeks.

This beverage has an earthy and slightly salty flavor; the longer the beet kvass fermentation time is will depict how bubbly it becomes and how tangy in flavor. Taste test the beet kvass after four days. Let it ferment longer if you want a more bubbly and tangy probiotic drink.

Serve the homemade beet kvass with additional juice from 1/2 a lemon and some ice cubes! Lemon adds the perfect zing to this beet kvass recipe that is great for liver detox and weight loss.

This beet kvass recipe is simple and results in a bubbly fermented beverage that contains probiotics and all the beneficial nutrients from the beets, making it great for weight loss, liver detox, gut health, and a sluggish gallbladder.

Add in some lemon, and your liver will be thanking you! With increasing toxic loads, everyone’s liver could use some extra love, and this fermented beet drink provides the organ with the nutrients needed to detoxify more effectively.

 
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Beet Kvass Recipe

This beet kvass recipe is bubbly, tangy and fantastic for cleansing the liver and galllbladder.Beet kvass is super easy to make resulting in a probiotic rich drink that is great for gut health.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 4 d
Total Time 4 d 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Sterile mason jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large beet
  • ¼ cup whey powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 cups filtered water

Instructions
 

  • Sterilize 1 liter mason jar and utensils in boiling water or by running under very hot water.
  • Wash and dice beets into 1 cm chunks and place in the mason jar.
  • Add in salt, whey, lemon and water. Leave a 1 inch gap at the top of the jar.
  • Leave the jar on the counter top at room temperature for 4-7 days.

Notes

Test this beet kvass recipe after 4 days to see if it has fermented enough and has the desired tang. Fermenting longer will result in more tang and fizziness. Store in the fridge when desired taste and fermentation has been reached. 
Keyword fermented beverages
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

For more recipes with beetroot, try this gallbladder cleansing beet juice! Or these oven roasted beets make such a delicious salad.

References:

The Nitrate-Independent Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect of Beetroot Juice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kvass and Kombucha: Gifts From Russia

Dietary nitrate and physical performance

Red Beetroot Betalains: Perspectives on Extraction, Processing, and Potential Health Benefits


A single dose of beetroot juice enhances cycling performance in simulated altitude

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