Yes, beetroot honey juice can be a supportive addition to your diet—especially in winter and with your current health profile. Here’s how it aligns with your needs:
✅ Benefits for You - Low Ferritin (Iron Stores): - Beetroot is rich in folate and iron-supportive nutrients, which may help improve ferritin levels when combined with other iron-rich foods. - Honey enhances absorption and provides gentle warmth, which is beneficial in cold climates. - Hypothyroidism: - Beetroot is generally safe in moderation, but avoid excessive raw beetroot as it contains goitrogens (which may interfere with thyroid function in large amounts). - Honey is thyroid-friendly and supports metabolism. - Winter in Canada: - This juice provides warmth, circulation support, and energy—ideal for cold weather and sluggish metabolism.
How to Take It - Ingredients: ½ cup beetroot juice (fresh), 1 tsp raw honey - When: Once daily, preferably mid-morning or early afternoon - Avoid: Taking it on an empty stomach or late evening (can aggravate Vata or disturb sleep)
Generally you can take beetroot honey juice but it’s not going to specifically help in hypothyroidism n might be some helpful with low ferritin levels
Yes Aparna you may consume it.
Yes it is good. Along with it for hypothyroidism, Take - 1. Kanchanar Guggulu 2-0-2 after food 2. Hamsapadiyadi Kshayam 2tsp-0-2tsp before food Take these medications for 3 months and repeat your TSH level.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Yes beetroot juice is good for increasing ferritin level honey can be added for taste Also can take pomegranate juice or apple juice , doodhi juice all will help improve ferritin level Also need to add Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water, will improve liver function that will help in improving of formation of ferritin. Take nachni/ ragi porridge
You can consume beetroot honey juice, but it’s essential to consider certain factors due to your hypothyroidism and low ferritin levels. Beetroot is indeed rich in iron, which could be helpful given your low ferritin. Honey, with its warming qualities, can be beneficial especially during the cold Canadian winter. However, it’s necessary to consume it in moderation, particularly because beetroot is also high in oxalates, which might not be ideal for everyone.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, hypothyroidism might be associated with factors like low agni (digestive fire), and kapha dosha imbalance. To support your thyroid health and improve iron absorption, consider taking the juice in the morning on an empty stomach, which aids digestion and efficiency of nutrients assimilation. You could also add a pinch of black pepper or ginger to the juice, as these warming spices can enhance agni and aid in absorbing iron better.
Since winter increases kapha, ensure the juice isn’t too cold. Room temperature or slightly warm beverages can be less aggravating for kapha and more balancing for your dosha during this season. Avoid consuming the juice immediately with heavy or oily foods as they can slow down absorption.
While this could be a good addition, it’s essential to monitor your condition closely. Low ferritin can sometimes indicate more than iron deficiency, requiring professional medical guidance. Ensure you take a balanced diet that includes other iron-rich foods like lentils, spinach, and nuts. Continue prescribed medication for hypothyroidism and consult with healthcare providers for personalized advice. Adjust your dosha through lifestyle practices as well, such as routine appropriate exercise and stress management techniques like yoga or meditation, which are especially supportive for thyroid health.
Beetroot honey juice can be beneficial, especially given your low ferritin levels, as beetroot is a good source of iron and aids in addressing iron deficiency. However, for hypothyroid individuals, it’s important to be cautious. Beetroot in excess might interfere with iodine uptake due to its high oxalate content, which can potentially impact thyroid function.
Regarding your condition, consider these Ayurvedic insights: Hypothyroidism is often related to imbalances in the Kapha dosha. Kapha tends to slow metabolism and digestion, which aligns with thyroid issues. To balance Kapha, incorporate warming spices like ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in your diet—these may support your agni, or digestive fire, which is crucial for overall health.
As for the juice, it’s generally advisable to consume it mid-morning, avoiding early morning or late evening times when Kapha energy is naturally higher. Consuming beetroot in moderation is key. Mix equal parts of beetroot juice with carrot juice to increase the overall nutrient profile while maintaining balance.
In winter, your Agni might already be compromised; hence, a warm diet that includes soups or stews is beneficial. Focus on cooked rather than raw foods, as they may strain your digestion less. Including foods rich in selenium like Brazil nuts or sunflower seeds can further support thyroid health.
However, continue monitoring your condition with regular blood tests and consultations with a healthcare provider. For ferritin, meanwhile, consider consulting about iron supplements as excessive reliance on diet alone might not be enough to correct low levels if they are significantly low.
HELLO APARNA,
1) BALANCE OF DOSHA -HYPOTHYROIDISM= Kapha and vata aggravation (sluggish metabolism, coldness dryness) -LOW FERRITIN= rakta Dhatus kshaya (blood tissue depletion, fatigue, weakness)
GOAL -strengthen digestive fire - balance kapha and vata - nourish rakta Dhatus
DIET -warm, cooked , freshly prepared foods - iron rich easily digestible meals - spices that kindle metabolism= cumin, black pepper, dry ginger, cinnamon, ajwain, turmeric -Healthy fats = cow ghee, sesame oil, coconut oil in moderation -Protein source= mung dal, red lentils, black sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds soaked almonds dates
NATURAL IRON BOOSTERS -beetroot cooked or juiced with honey and lemon -dates, raisins , jaggery -green leafy vegetables, well cooked not raw -pomegranate
WARM BEVERAGES= ginger tea, tulsi tea, cumin- coriander- fennel tea
AVOID -cold, raw, or heavy foods- salads, smoothies, refrigerated items - dairy excess curd, cheese, yogurt- especially cold - refined sugar , white flour, processed snacks - excess soy and cruciferous vegetables raw - moderate when cooked - alcohol and caffeine excess
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
FOR THYROID FUNCTION -KANCHANAR GUGGULU = 2 tab twice daily after meals = regulates thyroid metabolism, reduces gland sluggishness
-TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tspwith honey before meals =enhances digestion and thyroid acitivity
FOR LOW FERRITIN - PUNARNAVA MANDUR = 2 tabs twice daily after meals =restores hemoglobin and ferrritin
-DRAKSHARISHTA= 20 ml twic daily with water after meals =nourishing tonic for fatigue and low strength
FOR OVERALL VITALITY
-ASHWAGANDHA + SHATAVARI CHURNA = 1 tsp mix with warm milk at bedtime =balaces hormons, supports thyroid adrenal axis
-GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs in morning = improves immuity and detoxification
LIFESTYLE GUIDANCE - keep your body warm; protected from cold drafts- important in Canadian weather - engage in moderate exercise daily- yoga, brisk walk, suryanamaskar - avoid day sleeping - practice self massage with warm sesame or mustard oil 2-3 Tims a week - keep digestion active; never skip meals, eat mindfully when hungry - maintain a regular sleep schedule- early to bed early to rise
PRANAYAM -Aulom Vilom -bhastrika - kapalbhati
SEASONAL ADAPTATION FOR COLD CLIMATE -Emphasize warming, unctous spiced nourishing meals -drink warm water throughout the day - use warming herbs and teas daily - take sun exposure regularly for natural vitamin D and mood balance
BEETROOT + HONEY JUICE -safe and beneficial when used corrctly - fresh beetroot juice + 1 tsp honey + few drops of lemon -supports ferritin and blood strength - avoid mixing honey in hot liquid only war or room temp -not contraindicated in hypothyroidism when taken moderately
MIND AND EMOTION -hypothyroidism can be worsened by stress and emotional heaviness -daily meditations, deep breathing, or chanting om or Gayatri mantra supports endocrine harmony -keep mental activity light, optimistic, and steady
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
