A marvelous evolution is taking place. Valentine’s Day, the paean to candy, sugary treats and red #2, is taking a turn for the better thanks to the clever and the nutrition-conscious. Imaginative uses for beets, their juice and their tops are all over foodie sites as the sassy little holiday approaches.
My vote for #1 use of the beet for a Valentine treat is a cake cooked up by @heartbeetkitchen. Beets add sweetness and moisture to chocolate cake and their juice puts the pink in your frosting. Healthier yes, but a real enhancement to taste. I have written before about teaching your children to cook. Hiding vegetables in familiar looking dishes is no way to teach children the value of eating healthfully. When children are engaged they look forward to consuming their handiwork and cultivate a healthy relationship with food.
High in Stalk Stars, fiber, folate, potassium and iron, plus vitamins C and B6; beets eaten whole or just juiced are an incredible addition to your diet. And if beets do make you live longer, count me in!
Reject the naysayers who poo-poo the genuine message of Valentine’s Day. Love... Notes on the bathroom mirror, homemade hearts and healthy concoctions. Valentines, like food itself, start with loving yourself.
Health is happiness, spread it around!