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Getting “Carrotted” Away
Have you eaten your beets today? Lost your taste for them? But they’re harmless, really. Most of the time…. How about carrots? Everyone loves a crunchy, sweet carrot, right? I do love a good earthy root vegetable, obviously. And my … Continue reading
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Sweet Beets
The red coloring in beets comes from a substance called betanin, which also binds to a sugar molecule, which is what makes them sweet. Cooked beets are sweeter than raw, and yellow beets are alkaline, which makes them even sweeter … Continue reading