My girls and I checked out the local Farmer's Market this week. Beets are in season and they are oh so good for you and oh so delicious!
I want to share with you my latest smoothie concoction - I have it at least twice a week and it is yummy!
Jenny's Berry Beat Smoothie
Fill Blender with the following:
- 12 oz. water
- 1 fresh beet (*Don't forget the leaves!)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 handful of blueberries
- 1/2 avocado
- Dash of Cinnamon
- 2 T flaxseed meal
Chop, Blend, Liquify - Enjoy!
*Health Benefits of the Beet Greens
Besides supplying good amounts of protein, phosphorus, and zinc, beet greens are also a great source of fiber. Packed with antioxidants, they’re high in vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese, and low in fat and cholesterol. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, daily values of beet greens contain: 220% of vitamin A, 60% of vitamin C, 16% of calcium, and 15% of iron.
As if that weren’t enough, studies have also shown that the vitamin K in beet greens contains blood clotting properties, helps ward off osteoporosis, works with calcium to boost bone strength, and may also play a role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Beet greens have a higher iron content than spinach, and a higher nutritional value than the beetroot itself.
The vitamin A content in beet greens helps strengthen the immune system and stimulates production of antibodies and white blood cells. The beta-carotene in vitamin A is a known antioxidant that can fight the effects of free radicals in the body along with cancer and heart disease. Doctors often recommend vitamin A to patients at risk of developing night blindness.
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