Beetroot ... a food in season July

Beetroot

Sweet and earthy in flavour and a beautiful, vibrant purple in colour, beetroot is extremely versatile. Wash your hands as soon as you've finished preparing beetroot, as the purple juice can stain your fingers. Add beetroot to a range of dishes ... here are four suggestions you may like to try!

Cajun chicken with oodles of spice, tahini dressed beetroot,

oven crisp carrot fries and hardly any carbs

 see details here

Beetroot and orange soup with mustard seeds

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Poached eggs with avocado, beetroot and spinach

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Baked beets with carrots and leeks

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Beetroot

full of essential vitamins and minerals,

read about its health benefits here

Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles, studies etc. plus recent news/views and recipe ideas within this blog, something for everyone to read and enjoy ... but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan