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04/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

“Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s

You can now add one more benefit to eating beets – that is, slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study, the extracts of beets contain a compound called betanin which could help prevent the building up of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies conducted by other […]

04/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

14 fruits and vegetables to start planting in April

We’re hitting the middle of Spring! With temperatures rising and your garden soil reaching that “Goldilocks” temperature of not too hot and not too cold, now is the perfect time to plant most of your vegetable seeds. An article published on USFeeds.com lists 14 fruits and vegetables you should start planting now! Beans: Not just […]

04/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia

How to harvest an endless supply of beets from your back yard

Beets are a superfood that can be easily grown right in your own back yard. This article will walk you through the process of cultivating beets correctly so that you have an endless supply of this delicious plant. Take note of these steps when planting beets indoors. Ready the container – Beets can be grown in […]

09/01/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Trendy beets are worth the bite

If you’re looking for a healthy food trend to follow, look no further than the delectable beet. This multi-faceted nutrition powerhouse can be the perfect addition to any meal, and both the root and the greens of this little root vegetable are edible, making it an environmentally conscious choice as well. Beet greens are a […]

08/01/2016 / By Tara Paras

Beet root as a natural cure for cancer

Research has now shown that apart from being a well-known source of iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulfur, and magnesium, beets can also be used as a natural cure for cancer. The cancer-preventing powers of beet may be attributed to the specific combinations and concentrations of elements found within it. In fact, cancer patients who were given high concentrations of beet root […]

07/26/2016 / By JD Heyes

Foods that fight inflammation – here’s what works

The body’s natural means of fighting infection and responding to harmful organisms and damaged tissue is inflammation, but this very natural response to temporary issues should be short-lived, lasting just a few days or a few weeks. But if inflammation persists for a longer period of time, or indefinitely, you could be someone who suffers […]

07/20/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Beets are the perfect detoxifying, brain boosting side dish

Beets are extremely distinctive vegetables. Their bright, red color, slight sweetness and soft, buttery texture either makes people fall in love with them, or turn the other way. Of course, if people knew how incredibly nutrient-rich beets were, perhaps more people would diligently try to include these precious root vegetables in their diet even if […]

12/10/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Drink beet juice when high altitude gets you down, study says

If you ever wanted to climb Mount Everest, but were worried about developing acute mountain syndrome, these scientists may have the cure for you. And even if you aren’t quite that ambitious, it still might make your next plane trip a little less exhausting. Norwegian and Swedish scientists decided to see if nitrate-rich beet juice […]

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