2. Make your own beetroot powder
How to: Thinly slice fresh beets and dehydrate them in an oven or air fryer at a low temperature (around 50°C) until crisp. Grind them into a fine powder using a spice grinder.
Uses: A natural food coloring, a nutritional booster for smoothies, or a base for homemade makeup like blush.
3. Natural hair and craft dye
Hair care: Mix beetroot juice with conditioner for a temporary tint or to enhance the fullness of henna.
Crafts: Use the juice as an all-natural dye for fabrics, Easter eggs, or homemade toys.
⚠️ Important precautions
Beetrooturia: Don’t be alarmed if your urine or stool turns pinkish-red after eating beets. This is a harmless condition called beetrooturia.
Kidney stones: Beets are high in oxalates. People prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones should consume them in moderation.
Allergies: Although rare, beetroot allergies can occur.
Skin care: Always do a small patch test on the inside of your arm before applying a new homemade beetroot preparation to your face.
