Do you like beets?

Most people don’t realize how important beets can be for their health.

Beets are rich in B vitamin, folate, manganese and potassium, as well as dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus.

Here are 11 great reasons to incorporate beets into your diet.

Beets can:

• strengthen the heart,
• improve circulation, 
• purify / detox the blood,
• benefit the liver,
• lower blood pressure,
• regulate hormone imbalances during menopause if used with carrots;
• treat constipation
• help with nervousness
• promote weight loss
• help lessen inflammation
• fight colon cancer

Beets Salad Recipe

• 3 medium beets
• 1 tbsp apple-cider vinegar or 1 tbsp white o red vinegar + some brown sugar to taste
  

Directions:

• Boil the beets in salted water for about 45 minutes.
• Peel and slice/grade them.
  
• Add apple-cider vinegar and mix.

Prunes, Walnuts and Beet Salad Recipe

• 3 medium beets
• 7-8 prunes, sliced
• 2 tbsp walnuts sliced
• 1 tsp horseradish
• 2 tbsp sour cream

Directions:

• Boil the beets in salted water for about 45 minutes.
• Peel and slice/grade them.
•  Add all ingredients and mix.

Bon Appetit!

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert