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Beloved Beetroot

 
One of nature's best bodily cleansers; the beautiful bold beetroot is a perfect addition to your winter cooking.  Under its purple red skin its ruby red colour reflects what it most benefits - the heart and the blood.  A gem of valuable nutrients; beetroot is high in potassium, magnesium, beta carotene and folate (one of the B vitamins).  These nutrients are a great support for kidney and liver function.
 
Its mighty powers don't stop there.  Beetroot greens are rich in calcium, iron, vitamins A and C and potassium.  However, it is best to eat the greens in moderation as they are high in oxalic acid which can inhibit calcium metabolism.  If you have a sweet tooth, beetroot can help satisfy cravings as it contains the highest sugar content of any vegetable.  Here are some great ways to add beetroot to your diet this winter:
 
-  Grate beetroot and add it to a salad with a drizzle of olive oil.
-  Boil, slice and enjoy it in your favourite sandwich or bagel.
-  Cook and puree beetroot and add to chocolate muffins or cake for a delicious twist.  Chocolate beetroot cake is particularly good.
-  Wash beetroot well, quarter and roast in the oven with some olive oil.
-  Juice it with some carrots, apples and a little ginger for a healthy, energising drink.
-  Add some coarsely grated beetroot to your favourite chunky soup.
 
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by Kristine Walsh
Harvest Wholefoods
GreyLynn
 
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