You Can't Beat Beets

Daily Tip for Tuesday, January 6, 2009 You Can't Beat Beets Naturally sweet and packed with nutrients, beets are a favorite of HealthGal nutritionist Amy Hendel. And why wouldn't they be? At 75 calories per cup, this root veggie is not only a great way to fit in necessities like potassium, folate and fiber, it's also a source of vitamin C, calcium and iron. And it's versatile! You can devour beets boiled, baked, pureed, pickled—and served hot or cold (they do a lovely job in cold bean salads). But if you're buying canned, beet-eater beware, says Hendel. "Beets in a can are packed with lots of salt, so rinse them. If you're boiling them, peel them after cooking to prevent bleeding." More Tips to Stay Healthy Join the NeverSayDiet Community Challenge Superfoods for health and weight loss Your healthy fast-food guide [ADVERTISEMENT] Manage Your Subscriptions You are subscribed as fpac.rangola@blogger.com. To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click here or visit https://subscriber.ivillage.com/funnels/6. Privacy Policy | Email Help | http://www.ivillage.com iVillage Inc., 904 Sylvan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632| © iVillage Inc., 2008. All Rights Reserved.