tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666310350846499312024-03-14T02:10:55.538-07:00HOW TO COOK BEETSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-38189335595878970872021-02-22T20:18:00.000-08:002021-02-22T20:18:43.612-08:00Beets' Betaine Helps Lessen Inflammation<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEA1sVyTWByseO2jnLy5PdgzEZ1FTmsRNCZWC9co_YuHOSqtkbX5L-EwhwluGhc_LagQ4e0Rq5U6CyqrQtAv96hElXdbJpM1UX7-o9xHUjdFjiAZZEic58H_xfPBSaI8Eq2cjplqdGbI/s600/Beets%2527+Betaine+Helps+Lessen+Inflammation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEA1sVyTWByseO2jnLy5PdgzEZ1FTmsRNCZWC9co_YuHOSqtkbX5L-EwhwluGhc_LagQ4e0Rq5U6CyqrQtAv96hElXdbJpM1UX7-o9xHUjdFjiAZZEic58H_xfPBSaI8Eq2cjplqdGbI/w472-h354/Beets%2527+Betaine+Helps+Lessen+Inflammation.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;">Beets' Betaine Helps Lessen Inflammation</span> <div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">How To Cook Beets..</span> </div><div><br /></div><div> People whose diets supplied the highest average intake of choline (found in egg yolk and soybeans), and its metabolite betaine (found naturally in vegetables such as beets and spinach), have levels of inflammatory markers at least 20% lower than subjects with the lowest average intakes, report Greek researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Detopoulou P, Panagiotakos DB, et al.) </div><div><br /></div><div> Compared to those whose diets contained <250>310 mg of choline daily had, on average: </250></div><div><250><br /></250></div><div><250> * 22% lower concentrations of C-reactive protein </250></div><div><250> * 26% lower concentrations of interleukin-6 </250></div><div><250> * 6% lower concentrations of tumor necrosis factor alpha </250></div><div><250><br /></250></div><div><250> Compared to those consuming <260>360 mg per day of betaine had, on average: </260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><260># 10% lower concentrations of homocysteine </260></250></div><div><250><260># 19% lower concentrations of C-reactive protein </260></250></div><div><250><260># 12% lower concentrations of tumor necrosis factor alpha </260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><260> Each of these markers of chronic inflammation has been linked to a wide range of conditions including heart disease, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and Alzheimer's, and type-2 diabetes.
In an accompanying editorial in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition entitled, "Is there a new component of the Mediterranean diet that reduces inflammation? </260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><260>Choline and betaine work together in the cellular process of methylation, which is not only responsible for the removal of homocysteine, but is involved in turning off the promoter regions of genes involved in inflammation.
Exposure to oxidative stress is a potent trigger for inflammation. Betaine is formed from choline within the mitochondria , and this oxidation contributes to mitochondrial redox status.
The association between choline and betaine and inflammation can be confirmed in studies of other populations, an interesting new dietary approach may be available for reducing chronic diseases associated with inflammation. </260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><260> Recommended daily intakes of choline were set in 1998 at 550 milligrams per day for men and 425 milligrams a day for women. No RDI has been set for betaine, which, since it is a metabolite of choline, is not considered an essential nutrient.
Practical Tip: Egg yolks are the richest source of choline, followed by soybeans. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beets</span>, spinach and whole wheat products are primary sources of betaine.</260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><260><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-cook-beets.html">How to cook Beets...</a></span></260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><260>Beets' Betaine Helps Lessen Inflammation Video :</260></250></div><div><250><260><br /></260></250></div><div><250><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BQ25Qfw-iM0" width="320" youtube-src-id="BQ25Qfw-iM0"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lNMDF4un-pw" width="320" youtube-src-id="lNMDF4un-pw"></iframe></div><br /><260><br /></260></250></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-62443210593753799442021-01-05T00:15:00.000-08:002021-01-05T00:15:42.415-08:00German-Style Beet Salad<div><span style="font-size: 180%;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_JhrjH8bsFwtdNVVwkeK8rjsboTeq4gJAmcQYB7X_JMQJ6hpWyhy65EBf0m4Std7lBAgxzchX1ZwlPGSk5lKjzU15-uh7cpSocBCV32WZ03n6Kp8KA7LLIx53Ci-yy2Sa_Wpn0c174E/s243/German-Style+Beet+Salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="243" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_JhrjH8bsFwtdNVVwkeK8rjsboTeq4gJAmcQYB7X_JMQJ6hpWyhy65EBf0m4Std7lBAgxzchX1ZwlPGSk5lKjzU15-uh7cpSocBCV32WZ03n6Kp8KA7LLIx53Ci-yy2Sa_Wpn0c174E/w400-h341/German-Style+Beet+Salad.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">German-Style Beet Salad</span></span> <div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">How To Cook Beets Ingredients</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> 2 bunches beets </li><li> 2 tablespoons water </li><li> 1/4 cup white vinegar </li><li> 2 tablespoons caraway seeds </li><li> 1 teaspoon white sugar </li><li> 2 tablespoons minced onion </li><li> 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish </li><li> 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves </li><li> 1/2 teaspoon salt </li><li> 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper </li><li> 5 tablespoons vegetable oil </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How To Cook Beets Directions</span> </div><div><br /></div><div> Wash beets and trim off greens. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add beets and cook, covered, until beets are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and peel and slice when cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the water, vinegar, caraway seeds, sugar, onion, horseradish, cloves, salt, pepper and oil. Add beets and toss to coat. Let stand for several hours, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired. Cool. Enjoy the German-Style Beet Salad !!!</div><div><br /></div><div>German-Style Beet Salad Video :</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TYex6F2bYg4" width="320" youtube-src-id="TYex6F2bYg4"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-44065193693255566562020-12-28T21:56:00.000-08:002020-12-28T21:56:37.214-08:00How to Cook Beet Helpful Hints<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOGtuICn8TuLeWu9VaJ26XhCOEPHVorpL9ytB928PL7HMZMHAAb31fdUOMf9PQ9HwoPnr27UbUWw3ppQptMNPHiCjO6n8BdB7LD8GOQS7l-P3mRlRFVsfCvURfUE0r3WkW-7E4T3J5aM/s1396/How+to+Cook+Beet+Helpful+Hints.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="680" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOGtuICn8TuLeWu9VaJ26XhCOEPHVorpL9ytB928PL7HMZMHAAb31fdUOMf9PQ9HwoPnr27UbUWw3ppQptMNPHiCjO6n8BdB7LD8GOQS7l-P3mRlRFVsfCvURfUE0r3WkW-7E4T3J5aM/w194-h400/How+to+Cook+Beet+Helpful+Hints.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;">How to Cook Beet Helpful Hints</span> <div><br /></div><div> * Be sure to eat them fairly soon after purchasing the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span>(before their starch turns to sugar). </div><div> * When chopping the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span>, begin by carefully cutting in half so you have a flat surface. Then place that flat surface on your cutting board and continue to chop, dice, etc. Especially helpful tip when peeling... </div><div> * Use a vegetable peeler. Or peel carefully with a knife, always laying the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beet</span> on a flat surface and cutting AWAY from you. If roasting (baking) or boiling, you can peel the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beet</span> AFTER cooking -- the skins come right off. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/beets-betaine-helps-lessen-inflammation.html">How To cook Beets...beets-betaine-helps-lessen-inflammation.</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>How to Cook Beet Helpful Hints Video: </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zEta7oc865E" width="320" youtube-src-id="zEta7oc865E"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-72133486029752142842016-05-06T18:33:00.000-07:002016-06-14T01:20:10.509-07:00How To Roast Beets in the Oven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How To Roast Beets in the Oven</span></b><br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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<li>Beets, as many as you have for roasting</li>
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Equipment<br />
<ul>
<li>A sharp knife</li>
<li>Aluminum foil</li>
<li>Baking sheet</li>
</ul>
<b>Instructions</b><br />
1. Heat the Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F. This is a flexible cooking temperature; if you're using the oven for cooking something else, beets can be cooked at that temperature. Beets will cook more slowly at lower temperature and more quickly at higher temperatures. At higher temperatures, check more frequently for scorching (see Step 3).<br />
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2. Prepare the Beets for Roasting: Slice off the beet leaves close to the tip of the beet, leaving yourself enough to grip. Save the beet greens for another purpose. Scrub the beets thoroughly, then wrap them loosely in foil. No need to dry the beets before wrapping. Small beets can be wrapped together, but it's easiest to roast large beets individually.<br />
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3. Roast the Beets: Transfer the wrapped beets to a baking sheet (to catch drips in case the beet juices leak). Roast for 50-60 minutes. Check the beets every 20 minutes or so. If they are starting to look dry or are scorching on the bottoms, dribble a tablespoon of water over the beets before re-wrapping. Beets are done when a fork or skewer slides easily to the middle of the beet. Small beets will cook more quickly than large beets.<br />
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4. Peel the Beets: Let the beets cool enough to handle. Hold one of the beets in a paper towel and use the edges of the paper to rub the skin away. The skin should peel away easily; if it doesn't, the beets likely need to cook for a little longer. Peel the remaining beets.<br />
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5. Store the Beets: Beets can be stored whole or sliced for up to a week in the refrigerator. Enjoy!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Boiled Beets Recipes</span></b><br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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<li>1 1/2 pounds beets, trimmed</li>
<li>2 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar</li>
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<b>Directions</b><br />
Place the beets in a large saucepan and add water to cover and the lemon juice or vinegar. This will help to keep the beets from bleeding. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place pot under running cold water and let rinse until beets can be handled. The skins can now be easily peeled off the beets. Enjoy !<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad</span></b><br />
Ingredients<br />
<ul>
<li>8 medium-size beets, tops removed and scrubbed</li>
<li>1/2 cup balsamic vinegar</li>
<li>1/2 cup good olive oil</li>
<li>2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, such as Grey Poupon</li>
<li>Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li>4 ounces baby arugula</li>
<li>1/3 cup roasted, salted Marcona almonds, toasted</li>
<li>4 ounces soft goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled</li>
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<b>Directions</b><br />
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<li>Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.</li>
<li>Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.</li>
<li>Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.</li>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"> How To Cook Beets Ingredients</span><br />
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<li>1/3 cup balsamic vinegar</li>
<li>1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary</li>
<li>1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence</li>
<li>3 medium beets, sliced into rounds</li>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How To Cook Beets Instructions</span><br />
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In a medium bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and herbes de Provence. Place beets in the mixture, and marinate at least 20 minutes.<br />
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.<br />
Place the beets and marinade mixture on a piece of foil large enough to wrap all ingredients, and seal tightly. Place the foil packet on the prepared grill, and cook 25 minutes, or until beets are tender.<br />
Remove beets from the packet, and place directly on the grill grate for 2 to 5 minutes before serving hot.<br />
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<a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2011/08/german-style-beet-salad.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to cook beets: German-style-beet-salad.</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-53698769711203384352011-10-10T10:08:00.000-07:002011-10-11T23:41:15.436-07:00HOW TO COOK BEETS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfMi2Su8OhlW-IZWJ43FyY_KVz87ao_mCMAR01tBZxXQWOLLRwQEJwKWFhhyphenhyphendi7Ps-cWupSKbfcqXsrk4eSoxtMWfbi2ZzSk19wJNp8UAwcoAjnSQZ5apMEoOFOm6S1y6H-pct2F7KCU/s1600/how+to+cook+beets.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfMi2Su8OhlW-IZWJ43FyY_KVz87ao_mCMAR01tBZxXQWOLLRwQEJwKWFhhyphenhyphendi7Ps-cWupSKbfcqXsrk4eSoxtMWfbi2ZzSk19wJNp8UAwcoAjnSQZ5apMEoOFOm6S1y6H-pct2F7KCU/s320/how+to+cook+beets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662491969308195330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><br /><br /><br />HOW TO COOK BEETS</span></span><br /><br />Step 1<br />Wash the beets and trim the ends off before cooking.<br /><br />Step 2<br />Place trimmed<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> in a roasting pan and add a little water for steam. Roast the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> at 425 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes (cover the pan with foil) or until the beets are easily pierced with a knife. Slip off the skins under running water and slice or dice.<br /><br />Step 3<br />If boiling, <span style="font-weight: bold;">cook</span> the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender.<br /><br />Step 4<br />If using a microwave oven, cook the beets with a little water for 8 to 15 minutes.<br /><br />Step 5<br />Match<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> with orange (juice and zest), ginger or both.<br /><br />Step 6<br />Dress beets with a vinaigrette. Serve warm or at room temperature. Add some sweet onion, parsley, and hard-boiled egg chunks for a hearty salad.<br /><br />Step 7<br />Keep the beet greens - you can cook and eat these like any other slightly bitter greens<br /><br />Step 8<br />If you're mixing <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> with other vegetables (in a salad, for instance),<span style="font-weight: bold;"> cook</span> and dress the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> separately and add them last. Their vivid color will seep into everything else otherwise.<br /><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/beet-helpful-hints.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Cook Beets ........beet-helpful-hints.</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-4407285131349137472011-08-08T10:30:00.000-07:002011-08-24T16:17:33.418-07:00Beets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXTYffnO3K-D6zemrxLYmcqmINOZ7dW_P_NIQ6XZ1BqNzA4PonnjtRj4FBYa0v44FczflAZBGoJCAQI4E_28gJMkz0Ful_60WYFveU8MwFwgIZwJ9shBc0ltMOu3Fx27ceI3vT6i4u1M/s1600/how+to+cook+beets.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXTYffnO3K-D6zemrxLYmcqmINOZ7dW_P_NIQ6XZ1BqNzA4PonnjtRj4FBYa0v44FczflAZBGoJCAQI4E_28gJMkz0Ful_60WYFveU8MwFwgIZwJ9shBc0ltMOu3Fx27ceI3vT6i4u1M/s320/how+to+cook+beets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644565514566998866" border="0" /></a>
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<br />It is difficult to believe how the raw beets can be transformed into something wonderfully soft and buttery once they are cooked. While beets are available throughout the year, their season runs from June through October when the youngest, most tender beets are easiest to find.
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<br />Edible green leaves are attached to the tapered round or oblong root portions that we know as beets. While we often think of beets having a reddish-purple hue, some varieties are white, golden-yellow or even rainbow colored. The sweet taste of beets reflects their high sugar content making them an important raw material for the production of refined sugar; they have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, yet are very low in calories
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-58430801842798269012009-06-28T10:31:00.000-07:002011-02-17T17:56:05.382-08:00Health Benefits of Beets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJApZ6EVweciNrwlJldAcK48gpus0R-Avat5fEOwCqKxW8-5pWl4EXXbDM6uB5-enNNOty7WS0L6uRj9K7vpwALhr3oLtahAsX1x-3sxNSfTUtzDv85gz_yaPFSHxu5Vw45WZWCdDwIs/s1600/health+benefits+of+beets.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJApZ6EVweciNrwlJldAcK48gpus0R-Avat5fEOwCqKxW8-5pWl4EXXbDM6uB5-enNNOty7WS0L6uRj9K7vpwALhr3oLtahAsX1x-3sxNSfTUtzDv85gz_yaPFSHxu5Vw45WZWCdDwIs/s320/health+benefits+of+beets.jpg" alt="" how="" to="" cook="" beets="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Health Benefits of Beets</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How To Cook Beets..</span><br /><br />Remember all those legendary Russian centenarians? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beets</span>, frequently consumed either pickled or in borscht, the traditional Russian soup, may be one reason behind their long and healthy lives. These colorful root vegetables contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beets Promote Optimal Health</span><br /><br />The pigment that gives <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> their rich, purple-crimson color-betacyanin-is also a powerful cancer-fighting agent.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beets</span>' potential effectiveness against colon cancer, in particular, has been demonstrated in several studies.<div><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-cook-beets.html"><b>How to cook beets.....</b></a><br />In one study, animals under the double stress of chemically induced colon cancer and high cholesterol were divided into two groups. One group received a diet high in beet fiber while the other group served as a control. The<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beet</span> fiber-fed animals rose to the challenge by increasing their activity of two antioxidant enzymes in the liver, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione-S-transferase. The liver is the body's primary detoxification organ where toxic substances are<br />broken down and eliminated, a process that generates a lot of free radicals. Glutathione peroxidase and glutathione-S-transferase are the bodyguards for liver cells, protecting them from free radical attack, so they can continue to protect us.<br /><br />In other animal studies, scientists have noted that animals fed <span style="font-weight: bold;">beet </span>fiber had an increase in their number of colonic CD8 cells, special immune cells responsible for detecting and eliminating abnormal cells. With the increased surveillance provided by these additional CD8 cells, the animals in one of the studies given beet fiber had fewer pre-cancerous changes.<br />In stomach cancer patients, when scientists compared the effects of fruit and vegetable juices on the formation of nitrosamines, cancer-causing compounds produced in the stomach from chemicals called nitrates, <span style="font-weight: bold;">beet</span> juice was found to be a potent inhibitor of the cell mutations caused by these compounds. Nitrates are commonly used as a chemical preservative in processed meats.<br /></div><div><b>How to cook beets...</b></div><div><b><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/beets-betaine-helps-lessen-inflammation.html">beets-betaine-helps-lessen-inflammation</a></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-53572524946849243482009-06-28T10:25:00.000-07:002011-02-17T17:57:40.237-08:00How To Make Sauteed Beets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGfvjOGVTVXBPnwVgpVf1vlZ2GtWiIwYKhqhQe_OFq_qqCiSTJWxZGPBHBDcfcTahJH6zUtKcWdixBDuDnNp4GGEK6RAdfjf8MlhIAOj3kLz_shI8ZhWuUxdY6ahrGTe6q0sWvtRDJ-4/s1600/sauteed+beets.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGfvjOGVTVXBPnwVgpVf1vlZ2GtWiIwYKhqhQe_OFq_qqCiSTJWxZGPBHBDcfcTahJH6zUtKcWdixBDuDnNp4GGEK6RAdfjf8MlhIAOj3kLz_shI8ZhWuUxdY6ahrGTe6q0sWvtRDJ-4/s320/sauteed+beets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574841482666169682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >How To Make Sauteed Beets</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Cook Beets</span><br /><br />When cooking<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> for dinner, choose sauteed <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> whenever the other foods that are part of the meal are on the dry side (such as grains or rice). The cooking technique you use should always be considered in relation to the entire meal.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />How To Cook Beets Instructions :</span><br />Place a frying pan with a lid over medium heat.<br />Add a little extra-virgin olive oil (1 teaspoon should do it).<br />When the oil is hot, add pre-peeled diced or chopped <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span>. Stir.<br />Add a few Tablespoons of water** and cover with lid.<br />Saute for 5-15 minutes, depending on how small you have made them. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beets</span> are done when they're tender to your liking. Serve the sauted beets..<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How To Cook Beets..<br /><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/beet-salad.html">How to cook beets: beet-salad.</a><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-74247175677129201832009-06-28T10:21:00.000-07:002010-11-16T05:26:09.003-08:00Baked Beets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nRqbwtXJ6SuPpKbHNaz8yISRLeXK86tkXb02SeiRSoXx_G87JfmogZnLNKPu6nQVAP1cMxtRD0GpUShnfJiyT3mAR0Nym7wWXK0d_ySuze-x8tXK7KPml01Om3eNfrkBwN-IOxCRZ48/s1600/how+to+cook+beets.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nRqbwtXJ6SuPpKbHNaz8yISRLeXK86tkXb02SeiRSoXx_G87JfmogZnLNKPu6nQVAP1cMxtRD0GpUShnfJiyT3mAR0Nym7wWXK0d_ySuze-x8tXK7KPml01Om3eNfrkBwN-IOxCRZ48/s320/how+to+cook+beets.jpg" alt="" how="" to="" cook="" beets="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Baked Beets</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to cook beets..</span><br />Baked<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> are tasty and allow you to simply get them cooking and forget about them until the timer goes off.<br />Especially helpful if you don't have any room left on your stove top for one more pot or pan! Plus, they're very simple to make.<br />Unlike other cooking methods, there is no need to scrub the beets with water, because the water would cause the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> to steam. So simply clean off any dirt with a paper towel, if desired. Trim the roots and stems to 1/2", but there's no need to cut the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> farther than that.<br />Place the beets in an oven-proof baking dish and cover (foil works fine). Bake at 400 degrees for one hour, or until tender.<br />Remove from oven and let cool. Then simply slip the skins and root off with your fingers. You can leave the tail on if you're eating the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> whole, or take it off.<br />Beets can be chopped, sliced or diced at this point.<br /><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-cook-beets.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to cook beets</span>...</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-45647336943782251312009-06-28T10:20:00.000-07:002010-08-07T17:21:21.012-07:00Beet Salad.<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Beet Salad.</span><br /><br />INSTRUCTIONS<br />Take fresh <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> and cut the leaves off <span style="font-weight: bold;">(beet </span>leaves are also edible and nutritious, they are said to taste good steamed, but I've never cooked them). Wash the beets in case there is some dry dirt stuck to them. Place the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets in a cooking</span> pot with water and boil for 40 minutes to an hour. The larger your beetroots, the longer the cooking time.<br /><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-cook-beets.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to cook beets..</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166631035084649931.post-55867911400602386692009-06-28T10:15:00.000-07:002010-03-30T20:43:25.573-07:00How to Cook Beets 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgEjncj6P_3iE3y2WEQRIYAaj5BdWTve_n1Wz8u_i-PhmvjdrEAvp3G8jp3xTlz2Ulr2e7I8N6GV-vTvcrTGrwHyn1PeU5eP5eSVMceZM9SwJHtavOLMmEymsgtctcNhZ_PdwdfGiejI/s1600-h/how+to+cookbeets1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgEjncj6P_3iE3y2WEQRIYAaj5BdWTve_n1Wz8u_i-PhmvjdrEAvp3G8jp3xTlz2Ulr2e7I8N6GV-vTvcrTGrwHyn1PeU5eP5eSVMceZM9SwJHtavOLMmEymsgtctcNhZ_PdwdfGiejI/s320/how+to+cookbeets1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352429076532927538" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">How to Cook Beets 1</span></span><br /><br />Cut off the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> beets</span> stalk. You can <span style="font-weight: bold;">cook</span> the stalk like chard, if you like.<br />Cut off the pointy tip.<br />Rinse the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span>.<br />Place the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets </span>in a pot and submerge with waterBoil for 45 minutes, or until you can pierce the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> with a fork, all the way to the middle of the beet.<br />Remove <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> from the water. Let cool until you can handle the <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span>. Skin them with a butter knife.<br />That’s<span style="font-weight: bold;"> how to cook beets!</span> They are super good cooked this way. I always serve <span style="font-weight: bold;">beets</span> with steak, and often with a hearty pasta. After all, like I already said, beets keep your plumbing clear.<br /><a href="http://howtocookbeets.blogspot.com/2009/06/health-benefits-of-beets.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">health-benefits-of-beets</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0