09 August 2013
Fairfax Farmer's Market Beets...Yum!
This post is going to be short and sweet. Literally :) I am currently getting ready to set off on my epic road trip to Louisiana, so have been busy packing instead of cooking. I did want to post something today though so I thought I'd give a quick shout out to one of my favorite veggies, the beet...
Beets are SO good for you. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, cancer fighting, a great source of energy and you can even dye fiber with the juice!!! How cool is that?
Another important thing to note is that if you have a sweet tooth and would like to cut back on desserts, including beets and other sweet veggies in your diet will help curb those sugar cravings.
They are also a great detoxifier for the liver, which is what I have been focusing on the most. So many of our issues stem from a sluggish liver so it's been a main focus of mine lately.
Beets are SO good any which way. I love them plain or pickled...baked or roasted. I've even made a slaw with raw beets and green apple in the past. I have even seen them used in baked goods (beet juice is used to dye red velvet cake).
How do you like to eat beets?
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The blog will be going on a little break until I get myself settled down in Louisiana. So until then, follow your bliss!