Beets

Beets, a root vegetable, are known for their sweet flavor. They are a good source of folic acid, vitamin C, antioxidants and iron. Use the green tops in soups, juicing or sautés for an excellent source of calcium, beta-carotene and iron. Beets are thought to improve circulation, strengthen the heart, improve liver function and when combined with carrots help hormone regulation. Try julienne cut carrots and beets tossed with a dash of olive oil and sea salt or simply roast them.

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Food, Nutrition and Healthy Living

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beet salad with basil and olive oil

Love Love beets in salad. Great way to use leftover roasted beets :). I like to heat them up for a warm topping.

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Fermented Beets with Coriander, Ginger, and Citrus - Nourished Kitchen

Fermented Beets

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Beets and Clementines Salad. The vitamin C in the clementines will help absorb the iron in the beets. The feta is just plain fun. Try to buy beets with the leafy green tops intact. Delicious and highly nutritious, beet greens are easy to saute or add to soups.

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Beet Soup

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Chocolate Beet Cake

Chocolate Beet Cake. My thought; if you are going to enjoy chocolate cake, why not use antioxidant rich dark chocolate and add beets! What really, add beets to chocolate cake? You bet, it's absolutely yummy.