Have you ever grown beets? They’re humble and rustic, sweet and solid, packed full of heart healthy nutrition, even the leaves.
Beets are full of antioxidants that fight cell damage and reduce the risk of heart disease. They’re one of the few vegetables that contain betalains, a powerful antioxidant that gives beets their vibrant color. Betalains reduce inflammation and may help protect against cancer and other diseases.
No part of this beauty is wasted, whether it’s cooked or shaved raw in a salad.
My mom used to make borscht, a Ukrainian cold beet soup, because my dad loved it, but I thought it looked and tasted disgusting, especially since she topped it with a dollop of sour cream.
I now think that I might have been mistaken about my revulsion for borscht, well maybe…except for the sour cream, which I still don’t like.
I’ll scrub and slice the beets, then steam them with the leaves just until tender, to enjoy eating unadorned just like they are, fresh and wholesome. YUM!
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Beet greens are the best greens you can get so ling as they dont get over cooked. We tried growing beets last year but they just never came up. Replanted them twice.
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Agree beet greens are spectacular! I’m surprised that it’s one thing that I’ve always had decent success with even when I can’t get one single zucchini. Try again, maybe in a big bucket?
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I got zukes to grow this year but only in miniature.. seemed like everything grew in miniature this year for me but was at least something other than noting every other year I tried to grow. Got some peppers and tomatoes this year too. But the mellons i planted got no bigger than a baseball.
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I love beets. When my gall bladder was acting up, my naturopath prescribed beets. Beet juice and eating beets.
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I have a little GB cyst and no one prescribed beets (yay for your NP) but I always eat beet gummie chews if I don’t have fresh ones, I did my own research!
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While I’m not a beet fan, I do like sour cream! LOL But I bet yours are delish!
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They are!
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Love them!! 😋
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I’m glad, they’re so healthy!!
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