Hello Jacqualine,

research is limited, but some studies have shown that beet juice may help lower bad cholesterol and raise the “good” cholesterol (HDL). To reduce cholesterol it’s important to reduce your intake of trans and saturated fats and increase your consumption of plant-based foods.

Smoothies certainly can help with that, here are some smoothie recipes to lower cholesterol.

Thank you,

You’re welcome 🙂

Hi Fred,
yes, I do juice both the roots and the greens. The greens are super healthy. They’re a good source of vitamins A, C, K, as well as essential minerals. I also sometimes use the greens for salads.

It’s best to choose organic produce if you’re going to juice or eat the leaves.

If you can’t get organic beets, you could still juice the greens. Just give them a thorough cleaning first. Here’s a great guide on how to wash fruits and veggies to effectively remove pesticides:

https://foodrevolution.org/blog/how-to-wash-vegetables-fruits/

Thanks for stopping by!