This is the beet salad I mentioned in yesterday’s post. Warning…it is highly addictive!
Beets are on my “Superfood List” because of their phytonutrient called betalains. This phytonutrient is essential for the detoxification process and quenches inflammation in the body. Research is showing that these powerful red pigments may also slow tumor growth…exciting stuff! Beets are also great for pregnant women thanks to the B vitamins and iron essential to cell development and replenishing the body!
All the nutrition facts aside, beets just make you feel vibrant and alive! In the Yogic world beets are said to support the first chakra or the “root” chakra, which keeps us grounded, energized and secure. The root chakra is red, and beets are a red root…maybe there’s a connection here?
My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me. She is studying nutrition at Bauman College in Northern California. Once again, I modified the recipe a tad and this is what I came up with…
Raw Beet Slaw
2 raw beets, shredded (I used a mandolin)
2 carrots, grated
1 apple, diced
2 scallions, chopped
½ cup pecans
½ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut flakes
juice of 1 orange
juice of 1 lemon
drizzle of olive oil
salt to taste
Mix all the ingredients up in a large bowl, chill for at least an hour (if you can wait that long, I couldn’t) to let flavors blend.
Enjoy!
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