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    Drinking Beetroot Juice May Reduce High Blood Pressure

    Previous studies have linked eating plenty of vegetables with reduced blood pressure. Now a new study conducted at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in the United Kingdom and published in the journal Hypertension concludes that drinking one glass of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. […] More

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    How to Grow Beets in a Home Garden: An Illustrated Guide

    Beets are a delicious and nutritious root vegetable grown in many home gardens. Although fairly high in natural sugars, beets are very low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in vitamin C, iron, magnesium, dietary fiber, folate, potassium, and manganese. Beet greens, which grow above ground, are low in saturated fat and cholesterol; high […] More

  • Apple and Beet Baby Food Cubes
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    Baby Food Recipes: Apples and Beets

    When my daughter started eating solid foods at six months old, her first foods were homemade baby foods that I lovingly prepared for her. As she grew older, she started eating other foods. However, to fill in any nutritional gaps, I continued feeding her the homemade baby that I had stockpiled in my freezer. One […] More

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    Baby Food Recipes: Beets, Beet Greens, and Carrots

    My daughter is still a fan of homemade baby food once or twice a day. I like that I can ensure she gets all the nutrients that she needs for her growing body by offering her a mixture of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Making homemade baby food is also incredibly easy. I […] More

  • Beets and Beet Greens Baby Food Cubes
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    Baby Food Recipes: Beets and Beet Greens

    Instead of buying baby food for my daughter, I make my own at home with fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the most recent baby foods that I whipped up was beets with beet greens. My daughter loves the sweet taste of the beets. I love that beets and beet greens are super healthy for […] More