AIM Redibeets®
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Whole Body Support results when all body systems are
in balance.
No single body system is targeted—we make choices that keep all systems
toxin-free and that supply all systems with optimum nutrition. The
result is total wellness: waking up every day feeling great! AIM
RediBeets® is one of three all-natural, vegetable juice powder
concentrates that make up the AIM Garden Trio®. AIM
RediBeets® helps provide the daily nutrition you need to develop a
strong foundation for your good health.
Benefits and Features Beets
The beet, as it is known in North America, and beetroot,
as it is known elsewhere in the world, has been cultivated for many
centuries. It has primarily been used as a vegetable but it has also
been used for wine and ale in parts of Europe. The Russians are famous
for their “borscht,” a soup that uses beets to color and flavor a rich,
white stock. The value of beets
One cup of raw beets contains phosphorus, sodium,
magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium as well as vitamin A, niacin,
folic acid, and biotin. When these nutrients are captured in a juicing
process, they remain in a form that is much easier to assimilate than
synthetic nutrients. The iron in beet juice, in particular, is noted for
being more easily assimilated than other forms of iron supplements.
Potassium, in particular, is essential for all cellular functions. Along
with sodium, it regulates water balance and acidity-alkalinity balance
in the blood and tissues. It is often depleted with aging, in
degenerative disorders, and with a highly refined diet that is high in
sugar. Historically, beetroots have been known to have
medicinal properties, specifically anti-hepatotoxic effects, that is,
the ability to counter damaging effects on the liver. For the past three
or four centuries, it has been thought to be beneficial for the
detoxification of the liver, and it was used for the treatment of
hepatitis. The exact mechanism by which beets support the liver remains
unknown; however, theories suggest that they effectively limit fat
deposits in the liver, probably because of their high concentration of
betaine. Betaine is often referred to as the lipotropic
factor because of this ability to help the liver process fats.
Betaine also plays a role in reducing homocysteine. High
levels of homocysteine are associated with cardiovascular disease, so
betaine is thought to support cardiovascular health. Beets also contain
biochanin A, a potential cancerfighting agent.
Dr. Norman W. Walker (1981) suggests that beet juice is helpful for
menstrual problems and more specifically during menopause. And in Indian
medicine, it is used for coughs and infections. Fresh
fruits and vegetables
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recommends that we
eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. However,
many of us do not achieve this. Data collected in the
Canadian Community Health Survey from September 2000 through February
2001, shows that 33.4 percent of Canadians 12 years and over consume
five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Meanwhile, the
American Heart Association (AHA) found that only 15 to 26 percent of the
population studied consumes its recommended five servings of fruits and
vegetables per day. And while current surveys published by the NCI
indicate that Americans appear to have increased their intake of fruits
and vegetables, the average teenager only consumes an average of 2.2
servings of fruits or vegetables per day, and this includes fruit
juices! This concurs with a study performed in the United Kingdom in
2001 by Hughes and Gay that shows similar figures for the average
British teenager. These figures are cause for concern. While the
fast-food industry is blamed for the “meat and potato culture,” two
other reasons for the low consumption of fruits and vegetables are that
they are perceived to be poorly prepared and to be expensive.
The value of fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables provide fiber and nutrients
that are necessary for digestive health, including phytochemicals and
enzymes. Phytochemicals are simply plant chemicals that are thought to
be essential to health. They have been found by the American Dietetic
Association to be beneficial in at least four of the leading causes of
death—cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
Enzymes are essential for the thousands of chemical reactions that occur
throughout the body—the production of energy at the cellular level, the
facilitation of digestion, the absorption of digested nutrients, and the
rebuilding and replenishing of all that the body requires for metabolism
to occur. Although enzymes are destroyed in the cooking process, they
are present in raw fruits and vegetables, and juicing is the best way to
ensure that we ingest them. Current studies have shown
that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, with lean meats, and low
sodium has significant cardiac benefits. Recent research identified the
protective effects of fruits and vegetables against strokes. This cohort
study followed a group of 832 men for 20 years and the results indicated
that the amount of fruits and vegetables eaten was inversely
proportional to the stroke risk factor (Gillman 1995).
Juicing
Juicing is separating the juice of a fruit or vegetable
from its fiber. It is a means of receiving optimal nutritional benefit
from the fruits and vegetables we eat. Although there is
value in eating raw fruits and vegetables, juicing provides a means to
ensure that we are able to ingest and absorb the maximal amount of
nutrients available. Dr. Walker (1981) explains that a
diet without fresh, raw vegetable juices is deficient. This is because
when raw vegetables are eaten instead of juices, a large amount of them
is used as energy during the digestion and absorption processes. Juices
are ingested and assimilated within 15 minutes and this enables the
nutrients to be used almost in their entirety for the nourishment of the
cells. In 1976, Dr. Walker said, “Juices are very liquid food, mostly
organic water of the finest quality with nourishing atoms and molecules
in comparatively microscopic volume. It is the microscopic volume for
which the cells and tissues are starved!”
How to use AIM RediBeets®
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Take 1 tsp (4 g) twice per day. Mix with 4 oz water,
juice, or other members of the AIM Garden Trio®.
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Because beet juice can have a strong effect on some
individuals when they use it for the first time (dizziness due to
detoxification), it is suggested that you take the recommended
serving.
Do not exceed 2 servings per day without the advice of a health
practitioner.
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Drink AIM RediBeets® immediately after mixing it.
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AIM RediBeets® is best taken on an empty stomach: 30
minutes before or 2 hours after a meal.
Because heat and acidity can affect enzymatic activity, it is
recommended that AIM RediBeets® not be taken in any of the
following: cranberry or prune juice, carbonated drinks, or hot
drinks.
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Close tightly after opening and store in a cool,
dry, dark place (70-75 °F; 20.1-23.8 °C). Do not refrigerate.
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You may take AIM RediBeets® with other AIM products,
except AIM Herbal Fiberblend®. Take AIM Herbal Fiberblend® 1 hour
before or 30 minutes after taking AIM RediBeets®.
Q & A
Can I mix AIM RediBeets® with other AIM products?
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Yes. Many people enjoy taking AIM RediBeets® mixed
with one or both of the other two all-natural, vegetable juice
powder concentrates that make up the AIM Garden Trio®. It should not
be taken with AIM Herbal Fiberblend®, however, because the fiber
tends to prevent some of the nutrients from being absorbed during
digestion. Take AIM Herbal Fiberblend® 1 hour before or 30 minutes
after taking AIM RediBeets®.
Is it OK to take more than the recommended serving?
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Each person has different nutritional needs, which
should be assessed by each individual. However, beet juice can have
a strong effect on some individuals when they incorporate it into
their diets for the first time. For this reason, it is suggested
that users take the recommended amount of AIM RediBeets® at first
and increase gradually.
AIM RediBeets® tastes quite sweet when I drink it. I am
concerned about sugar. Is there a lot of sugar in AIM RediBeets®?
Is there anyone who should not use AIM RediBeets®?
What part of the beet is used to make AIM RediBeets®?
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AIM RediBeets® is made from red beets, which is the
type of beet that is typically served at the dinner table.
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Only the root of the beet is used to make AIM
RediBeets® powder.
How many beets make one pound of AIM RediBeets®?
References
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Gillman, M.W., L.A. Cupples, D. Gagnon, B.M. Posner,
R.C. Ellison, W.P. Castelli, and P.A. Wolf. “Protective Effect of
Fruits and Vegetables on Development of Stroke in Men.” JAMA 273,
no. 14 (April 12, 1995): 1,113-7.
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Hughes, J.M., C. Gay. “Fruit and Vegetable
Consumption by Young Persons Aged 4-18 Years: Total Daily Number of
Portions.” Proc Nutr Soc (2001).
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Walker, Norman W. Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices:
What’s Missing in Your Body? Prescott, AZ: Norwalk Press, 1981.
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