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Nov 3rd 2025
Beets, Onions, Balsamic and Cinnamon – Yum, Yum!
. . . few foods beat the beet for nutrition!
Beets are a wonderful vegetable that we should all try to include frequently in our diets. High in glutamine, an amino acid that feeds and strengthens the intestinal lining, beets also contain a number of compounds that make them a tonic for both the liver and gallbladder and promote the activity of various antioxidant enzymes. The effect beets have on the liver is especially helpful to women since the liver metabolizes female hormones; many hormone problems are solved when the liver is detoxified and strengthened. Recent studies have also found beet juice boosts stamina and endurance during exercise, at least partly because it widens blood vessels (increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure) and enables muscles to work more efficiently. In addition, beets are thought to fight cancer, help stabilize blood sugar and protect the heart.
Normally, beets (both roots and greens) can be added to vegetable juice combinations,
and shredded beets can be added to salads or eaten by themselves with lemon juice and Udo’s Choice. For the holidays, however, try this unusual recipe that turns the simple beet into ruby-red gourmet fare.
Ingredients:
3 large yellow onions
3 large red beets
1-2 tablespoons Beyond Health Olive Oil
Splash of Beyond Health Balsamic Vinegar
Pinch of Selina Celtic Sea Salt
1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
1. Peel the onions and beets and cut them into ¼” slices.
2. Sauté onion over low heat in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add more olive oil to the pan if needed, and add beets, balsamic vinegar, salt and cinnamon along with a little water.
4. Cover, and let cook until beets are cooked through (about 30-40 minutes), checking frequently to stir and/or add more water to prevent sticking.
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for color.
This dish is good served hot or cold.