beets

February is not just for Valentine's Day. It is also heart health month, which bring me to this: Heart health remains one of the most challenging areas for Americans. Despite decades of public health efforts, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for both men and women. It is also very expensive to treat…

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A little tangy. Creamy. With a bit of a hot bite. Gently sweet. This smoothie is pretty delightful. But just be sure that you brush your teeth before going out into public. Otherwise, the luscious redness of strawberries and beets will have you looking like a feasting vampire. =-) Strawberries are one of those yummy…

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Beets have been a treasured vegetable throughout history. In Roman times, beet greens were widely enjoyed, and the beetroot itself was reserved for medicinal purposes only. Fast forward to modern times. Beet greens are typically thrown away by consumers who are unaware of their rich nutritional values. Beet root is enjoyed most frequently in the…

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Green smoothies are bringing sexy back. This suave elixir boosts your immune system, while also one-upping your anti-aging cream. Green drinks are the best tasting multi-vitamin you can get your pretty paws on. Drinking your salad gives you an opportunity to consume far more veggie-loves than you would treat yourself to otherwise. (more…)

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Dear Darling, I have a confession . . . Things just aren't like they used to be between us. You're so often just taking the boring traditional salad route. Life could be so much more exciting. (more…)

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What's crazy about buying two pounds of organic strawberries for five bucks? Okay, obviously, the price. But what's crazy would be to buy the strawberries when bushels of them are oozing out of our garden beds. Then why on earth did I buy any more berries? For one, these are premium, seasonal berries that are in their…

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