- 2 medium beetroots, peeled and boiled
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- Salt to taste
Preparation
- After peeling the beets, boil them in water with a little salt until tender.
- Allow them to cool, then cut into small cubes.
- Cut the onion into small cubes and add to the chopped beets.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and season with salt to taste.
- Mix well and allow the salad to rest for at least an hour before serving so the flavors can develop.
Regular consumption of this beetroot salad has been associated with improved eyesight, a cleaner liver, and better colon health. Note: it is completely normal to notice a change in the color of urine or feces several hours after eating beets — this is harmless and simply a result of the betalain pigments passing through the body.
How This Diet Supports Each Organ
🔴 For the Liver
Fatty liver disease is one of the most common chronic liver conditions, affecting millions of adults over 50. The fiber and antioxidants in beets help reduce fat accumulation in liver cells and support the liver’s natural detoxification processes. Olive oil — used in this salad — is also particularly beneficial: research shows that consuming olive oil daily is associated with significantly reduced fatty liver disease risk and improved liver function markers. Additionally, doctors at the University of Chicago Medicine recommend a Mediterranean diet for fatty liver patients, emphasizing plant-based foods, healthy fats, whole grains, and minimal processed foods — all of which align perfectly with this approach.
