May Simple Pure Whole Favorites: Beet Powder, Stress & Leaky Gut and Beet Greens Recipes!
During the month of May as we transitioned toward the summer season here in the Northern hemisphere, it has also been a great time to begin to transition our bodies and routines.
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One way to do this and to prevent future health issues is through optimizing digestion and gut health. I shared some of my favorite tips for managing stress to optimize digestion as well as some emerging science around the mesentery, an organ that impacts digestion as well as lymphatic flow, aging and immunity. One way to balance out stress and keep your hormones and digestion healthy is by paying more attention to self-love and compassion.
A delicious and beautiful way to support healthy digestion and lymphatic flow in the body is by eating beets! Try out my Pretty in Pink Apple Beet Wild Rice Salad for a colorful vegan, gluten-free dish to take to your next summer gathering or for a light healthy lunch!
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In addition to these healthy strategies, check out my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month below. My Favorites feature is a regular part of the Simple | Pure | WholeTMBlog allowing me to share some great healthy solutions with you each month!
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Here are some of my Simple | Pure | WholeTM Healthy Favorites for May!
Favorite Ingredient: Beetroot Powder (affiliate link)
Beet powder(affiliate link) is an antioxidant-rich and versatile ingredient. It is a quick and simple way to boost the nutrition of many recipes and get the benefits of beets without the strong taste of the cooked roots.
Approximately two tablespoons of the dehydrated powder are equivalent to two whole beets. It can be added to almost anything for a bright burst of natural color and added nutrition.
This short video from Whole Foods Market gives a nice overview of the beauty and versatility of beet powder!
Source: Whole Foods YouTube channel
As I discussed in a post this month, red foods like beets are especially beneficial for supporting lymphatic flow. For example, research shows that the mesenteric lymphatic vessels are main drivers of intestinal immunity. Beets and beet powder can help thin the bile for healthy fat digestion, scrub the intestinal villi where the lymphatic vessels originate and help the lymph move properly.
Simple Pure Whole Solutions
- Add beet powder to pasta sauce for a pretty pink hue.
- Mix some beet powder into muffin or pancake batter for extra nutrition.
- Stir some beet powder into fresh juices and smoothies.
- Add a tablespoon of beetroot powder to your homemade salad dressings.
Favorite Inspirational Article: A psychology of the human brain–gut–microbiome axis
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- Avoid chlorinated water which can alter the balance of your microbiome. Opt for filtered drinking and cooking water using a high-quality carbon or reverse-osmosis filter (this is the one I use (affiliate link)).
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Favorite Farmer’s Market Find: Beet Greens
Beet Greens are a nutritious dark leafy green that are part of the Chenopodiaceae family. These greens are related to spinach and Swiss chard and can be used in similar ways.
When you buy a big bunch of beets with the greens attached, don’t throw them out. Add them to soups, stews, stir-frys, fresh juices or even salads. In fact, the early Romans ate only the beet tops, leaving the beetroots for medicinal purposes.
Beet greens provide good amounts of protein, phosphorus, zinc. vitamin K and fiber as well as several other vitamins and antioxidants. They do contain fairly a high oxalate content, which may be an issue for those who are sensitive.
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Simple Pure Whole Solutions
- Make a simple side dish by sauteing beet greens with some chopped garlic and olive oil.
- Look around at your local farmer’s market for discarded beet greens. You may even be able to get some for free, as they are often chopped off of the roots which are placed for sale.
- Make beet green chips just as you would with kale for a healthy, crispy and low-calorie snack.
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What is your favorite way to enjoy beet greens?
Have you used beet powder?
Please let me know in the comments below or on Facebook or Instagram if you have tried any of these or if you find something new you love so I can check it out!
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Comments
Deborah Davis
I really have to add beet powder to my diet. I have been anemic my entire life so I used to eat lots of beets and other iron rich foods all of the time. This will be a great help! I am so delighted that you shared your May Simple Pure Whole Favorites: Beet Powder, Stress & Leaky Gut and Beet Greens Recipes with us at the Plant-based Potluck Party. I’m pinning and sharing this.
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you Deborah! I find beet powder is a fast and colorful way to add more nutrition into my meals.
Deborah Davis
Hi Jennifer, I am happy that you reminded me to buy and eat more beet greens. I often forget how nutritious they are. I am stressed most of the time due to family illness issues so I can really relate to the gut and stress connection. Thank you for sharing your May Simple Pure Whole Favorites: Beet Powder, Stress & Leaky Gut and Beet Greens Recipes at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I’m pinning and sharing.
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you so much Deborah! I am sorry you are dealing with so much stress. I hope your week brings some ease and a chance for moments of relaxation.