Today's food topic are the lovely beets. Valued for their powerful detoxifying capabilities, beets are a very effective internal cleanser.
Containing the powerful antioxidant betacyanin, which gives this root its deep red color, beets help to cleanse the liver, gallbladder and kidneys. Betacyanin also boosts the activity of natural antioxidant enzymes in the body, which protect cells against the dangers of free radical damage. A rich source of natural sugars, beets provide easily digestible carbohydrates for energy, while their dietary fiber content is useful for preventing digestive problems.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B5, C, folate, beta-carotene, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zince, fiber, carbohydrate.
To retain the maximum amount of nutrients and color in beets, peel them after you cook them.
Roasted beets are my favorite....just clean them cut them into quarters, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and lay on a cookie sheet in an oven with temps around 400 and roast until your desired softness.
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