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BEETSBETTER YWOIUTHR HEALTH know that in addition to the taste and
Bby Lauren Mirkin CNS, LDN, magnesium, and potassium. In addi- visual appeal, you’ll also be enjoying a
tion, beets are considered rich sources nice array of health benefits.
LCPC, NCC of vitamins C and A and of the mineral
iron. APPLE-BEET CRUMBLE
eets are back! Beets are the I was really excited when I saw this
“hot new superfood,” claims a Beet juice may help lower blood recipe adding cooked beets to an apple
recent article in the LA Times. pressure. A recent review article in The crumble! This recipe was adapted from
And with consumers wanting Journal of Nutrition found a significant lovebeets.com.
quicker and easier access to reduction in systolic blood pressure
their versatile properties, many among more than 250 participants Apple-Beet Filling
companies have been produc- across several studies. The researchers 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and
ing beets in an ever-increasing variety explain that the reason beets may help sliced
of forms, including vacuum-packed, lower blood pressure is that they are a 2 T. unsalted butter or coconut oil
peeled fresh beets and beets jarred in rich source of inorganic nitrates, which 2 T. fresh lemon juice
vinaigrettes. The vibrantly hued vegeta- may increase the generation of nitric 1⁄3 c. pure maple syrup
bles have become more popular than oxide in the body. Nitric oxide helps to 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
ever as an ingredient in colorful salads relax and widen blood vessels, which Pinch of ground nutmeg
and side dishes. They have even found can potentially improve blood flow and Pinch of sea salt
their way into dessert recipes, such as lower blood pressure. 1 tsp. vanilla extract
chocolate fudge cupcakes. 2 T. gluten-free all-purpose flour
If you’re familiar only with red beets, A small study published in the jour- 1 (8.8 ounce) package of Love Beets
you’ll be delighted to learn that beets nal Hypertension also showed a blood- Organic Cooked Beets, chopped, or
can be found in array of shades. pressure-lowering effect that was still similar kosher-certified product
According to Molly Watson of local- present 24 hours after consumption.
foods.com, “Beets come in a range of Crumble Topping
colors and sizes, from red and yellow to Beets may also improve the flow of 3⁄4 c. gluten-free all-purpose flour
stunning candy-cane-striped Chioggia oxygen to our muscles. A study pub- 1⁄3 c. gluten-free rolled oats
beets.” lished in the Journal of Applied 1⁄4 c. pure maple syrup
An interesting historical fact about Physiology in 2009 showed that beet 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon
the beet: Centuries ago it became a sta- juice consumption may be correlated 1⁄4 tsp. salt
ple of the Eastern Ashkenazi diet, with increased stamina when exercis- 1⁄3 c. coconut oil, softened or melted
because it was among the few vegeta- ing.
bles available throughout the winter. Preheat oven to 350˚ F and lightly oil
The late Jewish-food historian, Rabbi Other beneficial beet phytochemical, a 9-inch square or round baking dish. (I
Gil Marks, wrote in the Encyclopedia of betalains, are also getting more atten- used a 9.5-inch cast iron oval baking
Jewish Food that beets featured promi- tion within the scientific community. dish.) Add the sliced apples, butter,
nently in such dishes as borsht, salads, They are a class of antioxidants found lemon juice, pure maple syrup, ground
pickles, preserves, horseradish, and most prevalently in red beets. About cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea
confections. Marks also noted that one cup of red beet juice per day has salt to a saucepan and heat to medium-
beets made their way to the Middle been clinically demonstrated to be high. Cook covered, stirring occasional-
East and appeared in salads, relishes, enough to help reverse the effects of ly, until juices are seeping out of the
and soups. He pointed out that beets free radical damage and oxidative apples, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add
have long been associated with tradi- stress in humans. More broadly, the flour, vanilla extract, and chopped
tional Rosh Hashanah foods. medical literature suggests that beets beets. Stir until everything is well-com-
Nutritionally, beets are considered to and beet juice can help combat inflam- bined and flour has dissolved. Combine
be a very good source of folic acid, fiber, mation and a variety of degenerative all of the ingredients for the crumble
diseases. topping in a mixing bowl and stir well to
combine. Transfer the apple-beet filling
So, as you try the following recipes, to the oiled baking dish, then evenly
spread the crumble topping on top.
Bake on the center rack of the oven for
40 to 50 minutes or until topping is
golden-brown and crispy. Allow crumble
to cool for 15 minutes before serving
with your favorite ice cream!
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Bby Lauren Mirkin CNS, LDN, magnesium, and potassium. In addi- visual appeal, you’ll also be enjoying a
tion, beets are considered rich sources nice array of health benefits.
LCPC, NCC of vitamins C and A and of the mineral
iron. APPLE-BEET CRUMBLE
eets are back! Beets are the I was really excited when I saw this
“hot new superfood,” claims a Beet juice may help lower blood recipe adding cooked beets to an apple
recent article in the LA Times. pressure. A recent review article in The crumble! This recipe was adapted from
And with consumers wanting Journal of Nutrition found a significant lovebeets.com.
quicker and easier access to reduction in systolic blood pressure
their versatile properties, many among more than 250 participants Apple-Beet Filling
companies have been produc- across several studies. The researchers 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and
ing beets in an ever-increasing variety explain that the reason beets may help sliced
of forms, including vacuum-packed, lower blood pressure is that they are a 2 T. unsalted butter or coconut oil
peeled fresh beets and beets jarred in rich source of inorganic nitrates, which 2 T. fresh lemon juice
vinaigrettes. The vibrantly hued vegeta- may increase the generation of nitric 1⁄3 c. pure maple syrup
bles have become more popular than oxide in the body. Nitric oxide helps to 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
ever as an ingredient in colorful salads relax and widen blood vessels, which Pinch of ground nutmeg
and side dishes. They have even found can potentially improve blood flow and Pinch of sea salt
their way into dessert recipes, such as lower blood pressure. 1 tsp. vanilla extract
chocolate fudge cupcakes. 2 T. gluten-free all-purpose flour
If you’re familiar only with red beets, A small study published in the jour- 1 (8.8 ounce) package of Love Beets
you’ll be delighted to learn that beets nal Hypertension also showed a blood- Organic Cooked Beets, chopped, or
can be found in array of shades. pressure-lowering effect that was still similar kosher-certified product
According to Molly Watson of local- present 24 hours after consumption.
foods.com, “Beets come in a range of Crumble Topping
colors and sizes, from red and yellow to Beets may also improve the flow of 3⁄4 c. gluten-free all-purpose flour
stunning candy-cane-striped Chioggia oxygen to our muscles. A study pub- 1⁄3 c. gluten-free rolled oats
beets.” lished in the Journal of Applied 1⁄4 c. pure maple syrup
An interesting historical fact about Physiology in 2009 showed that beet 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon
the beet: Centuries ago it became a sta- juice consumption may be correlated 1⁄4 tsp. salt
ple of the Eastern Ashkenazi diet, with increased stamina when exercis- 1⁄3 c. coconut oil, softened or melted
because it was among the few vegeta- ing.
bles available throughout the winter. Preheat oven to 350˚ F and lightly oil
The late Jewish-food historian, Rabbi Other beneficial beet phytochemical, a 9-inch square or round baking dish. (I
Gil Marks, wrote in the Encyclopedia of betalains, are also getting more atten- used a 9.5-inch cast iron oval baking
Jewish Food that beets featured promi- tion within the scientific community. dish.) Add the sliced apples, butter,
nently in such dishes as borsht, salads, They are a class of antioxidants found lemon juice, pure maple syrup, ground
pickles, preserves, horseradish, and most prevalently in red beets. About cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea
confections. Marks also noted that one cup of red beet juice per day has salt to a saucepan and heat to medium-
beets made their way to the Middle been clinically demonstrated to be high. Cook covered, stirring occasional-
East and appeared in salads, relishes, enough to help reverse the effects of ly, until juices are seeping out of the
and soups. He pointed out that beets free radical damage and oxidative apples, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add
have long been associated with tradi- stress in humans. More broadly, the flour, vanilla extract, and chopped
tional Rosh Hashanah foods. medical literature suggests that beets beets. Stir until everything is well-com-
Nutritionally, beets are considered to and beet juice can help combat inflam- bined and flour has dissolved. Combine
be a very good source of folic acid, fiber, mation and a variety of degenerative all of the ingredients for the crumble
diseases. topping in a mixing bowl and stir well to
combine. Transfer the apple-beet filling
So, as you try the following recipes, to the oiled baking dish, then evenly
spread the crumble topping on top.
Bake on the center rack of the oven for
40 to 50 minutes or until topping is
golden-brown and crispy. Allow crumble
to cool for 15 minutes before serving
with your favorite ice cream!
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