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Beets: These fat purple (and many other hued) roots are delicious and extremely good for you. They have a combination of chemicals that work to stimulate the blood vessels, helping your heart and brain to stay in top form. Beets can turn your urine surprisingly red, but that's completely normal, even if disconcerting.
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Recipe

Beet Salad

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 60

ingredients

  • 4 medium red or golden beets (1/2 cup each), stems and root ends removed
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower-seed oil
  • 1/4 cup lowfat goat cheese

directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap each beet in foil. Roast until soft, about 1 hour. Cool slightly, remove foil. Rub off skins, cut into wedges. Toss with nuts and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add oil, toss. Divide among 4 plates, crumble cheese on top.