I LOVE beets! I juice them, add them to my salads, and even use them to dye clothing!  This delicious veggie is high in fiber, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamins A and C, niacin, and folic acid. Studies have even shown that they can protect against heart disease and they are considered a blood cleanser and liver supporter.  The newest research even finds that beets can help the body respond better to exercise and provide you with a lot of wonderful antioxidants.

My 'Famous Beet Salad'

Ingredients:

5 cups organic wild greens

1/2 cup chopped organic red onions

1/2 cup candied pecans

2 organic avocados (or goat cheese if you are not vegan)

2 organic beets

1/2 cup organic raspberries (when in season)

1/8 cup Basalmic vinegar

1/8 cup Olive oil

Directions:

1. Boil beets until soft

2. Chop up beets, onions, and avocados

3. Blend chopped ingredients with mixed greens

4. Mix 1/8 cup of basalmic vinegar with 1/8 cup olive oil and pour on salad.

5. Top with raspberries and candied pecans.