BEETS: 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth
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Another day of our education of the "150 Healthiest Foods on Earth". Woo Hoo! Some of these you won't be surprised by, some you will. I'll take one out of each food group each day to mix it up a bit. All information is from the book by jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth".
Last Post:
GREEN FOODS AND DRINKS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/137942-green-foods-and-drinks-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
BEETS
Intro: In many holistic, integrative, and Eastern traditions beets are believed to be an excellent liver tonic and blood purifier. They're a staple of the juicing crowd, for good reason (more in a moment). Beets get their red color from a compound in them called betacyanin, which is the messy stuff that stains your clothes and hands. According to Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., betacyanin is a potent cancer fighter.
* According to yoga nutritional therapy, women can benefit from eating beets because they help replenish iron lost in the blood during the menstrual cycle.
* Beets are an important dietary source of betaine and folate. These two nutrients work synergistically to reduce potentialy toxic levels of a naturally occurring amino acid that can be harmful to blood vessels, thereby contribuding to the development of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and peripheral vascular disease (reduced blood flow to the legs and feet).
* Beets are loaded with potassium, a vitally important mineral for heart health.
* In the "old days" our caveman ancestors consumed a diet high in potassium and low in sodium. A high potassium-to-low sodium ratio is ideal for human health, but these days the ratio is reversed. The potassium in beets can help correct this impalance.
*Beets weigh in at a whopping 528 mg of potassium for two beets. They've also got magnesium and a tiny bit of vitamin C.
* Beets can be baked, boiled, steamed, or shredded raw and added to salads and slaws.
* The leaves are even higher in nutritional value than the roots, especially in calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.
* Beets make a delicious juice, but have a strong flavor and are usually best mixed with some combination of carrots, apples, spinach, and ginger.
For previous posts:
Vegetables:
ARTICHOKES: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57017--1-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ARUGULA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58426--14-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ASPARAGUS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60854--27-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Grains:
OATMEAL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57180--2-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
QUINOA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58555--15-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Beans and Legumes:
BEANS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57278--3-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GARBANZO BEANS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58671--16-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GREEN PEAS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61075--28-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Fruits:
APPLES: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57482--4-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
APRICOTS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58800--17-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
AVACADOS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61180--29-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BANANAS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-30">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74093-back-again-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-30
Nuts, Seeds, and Nut butters
ALMONDS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57516--5-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BRAZIL NUTS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58921--18-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CASHEWS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74139--31-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Soy ong">Foods:
THE TRUTH ABOUT SOY: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57520-soy-not-as-good-as-you-think
EDAMAME: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57602--6-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
FERMENTED SOY: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59006--19-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
NATTO: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74266--32-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Dairy:
BUTTER/GHEE ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57689--7-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CHEESE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59395--20-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ORGANIC MILK: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74355--33-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
EGGS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57791--8-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
POULTRY: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59548--21-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BEEF: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-beef">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74459--34-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-beef
Fish and Seafood
CRUSTACEA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57940--9-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
MACKEREL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth?page=1%23posts-719366">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60071--22-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth?page=1#posts-719366
Mollusks (Clams, mussels, scallops, oysters): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74979--35-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth?hl=150+healthiest+foods+on+earth#posts-1020290
Specialty ong">Foods
BEE POLLEN: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58069--10-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CHOCOLATE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60143--23-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GREEN FOODS AND DRINKS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/137942-green-foods-and-drinks-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
Beverages:
ACAI JUICE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58196--11-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
COFFEE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60823--26-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CRANBERRY JUICE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60470--24-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Herbs, Spices, and Condiments
CARDAMOM: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58290--12-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CINNAMON: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60564--25-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Oils
ALMOND OIL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58381--13-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Last Post:
GREEN FOODS AND DRINKS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/137942-green-foods-and-drinks-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
BEETS
Intro: In many holistic, integrative, and Eastern traditions beets are believed to be an excellent liver tonic and blood purifier. They're a staple of the juicing crowd, for good reason (more in a moment). Beets get their red color from a compound in them called betacyanin, which is the messy stuff that stains your clothes and hands. According to Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., betacyanin is a potent cancer fighter.
* According to yoga nutritional therapy, women can benefit from eating beets because they help replenish iron lost in the blood during the menstrual cycle.
* Beets are an important dietary source of betaine and folate. These two nutrients work synergistically to reduce potentialy toxic levels of a naturally occurring amino acid that can be harmful to blood vessels, thereby contribuding to the development of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and peripheral vascular disease (reduced blood flow to the legs and feet).
* Beets are loaded with potassium, a vitally important mineral for heart health.
* In the "old days" our caveman ancestors consumed a diet high in potassium and low in sodium. A high potassium-to-low sodium ratio is ideal for human health, but these days the ratio is reversed. The potassium in beets can help correct this impalance.
*Beets weigh in at a whopping 528 mg of potassium for two beets. They've also got magnesium and a tiny bit of vitamin C.
* Beets can be baked, boiled, steamed, or shredded raw and added to salads and slaws.
* The leaves are even higher in nutritional value than the roots, especially in calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.
* Beets make a delicious juice, but have a strong flavor and are usually best mixed with some combination of carrots, apples, spinach, and ginger.
For previous posts:
Vegetables:
ARTICHOKES: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57017--1-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ARUGULA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58426--14-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ASPARAGUS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60854--27-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Grains:
OATMEAL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57180--2-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
QUINOA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58555--15-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Beans and Legumes:
BEANS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57278--3-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GARBANZO BEANS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58671--16-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GREEN PEAS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61075--28-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Fruits:
APPLES: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57482--4-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
APRICOTS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58800--17-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
AVACADOS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61180--29-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BANANAS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-30">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74093-back-again-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-30
Nuts, Seeds, and Nut butters
ALMONDS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57516--5-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BRAZIL NUTS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58921--18-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CASHEWS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74139--31-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Soy ong">Foods:
THE TRUTH ABOUT SOY: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57520-soy-not-as-good-as-you-think
EDAMAME: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57602--6-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
FERMENTED SOY: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59006--19-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
NATTO: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74266--32-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Dairy:
BUTTER/GHEE ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57689--7-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CHEESE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59395--20-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
ORGANIC MILK: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74355--33-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
EGGS: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57791--8-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
POULTRY: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59548--21-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
BEEF: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-beef">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74459--34-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth-beef
Fish and Seafood
CRUSTACEA: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57940--9-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
MACKEREL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth?page=1%23posts-719366">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60071--22-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth?page=1#posts-719366
Mollusks (Clams, mussels, scallops, oysters): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74979--35-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth?hl=150+healthiest+foods+on+earth#posts-1020290
Specialty ong">Foods
BEE POLLEN: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58069--10-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CHOCOLATE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60143--23-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
GREEN FOODS AND DRINKS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/137942-green-foods-and-drinks-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
Beverages:
ACAI JUICE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58196--11-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
COFFEE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60823--26-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CRANBERRY JUICE: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60470--24-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Herbs, Spices, and Condiments
CARDAMOM: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58290--12-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
CINNAMON: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60564--25-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
Oils
ALMOND OIL: ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth">http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58381--13-the-ong">150-ong">healthiest-ong">foods-on-earth
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