Tag: beets

I recently lost 60 pounds over the past year and a half, all without counting calories or points. Just a few simple changes made all the difference: cutting out sugar, adding veggie juices, and eating smaller portions. I snacked on healthy options like these Roasted Golden Beets and while on my weight loss journey, I designed a unique, stylish, and smart way to be health-savvy and in control: Simple Portion Bowls. I wanted something beautiful to motivate and carry me through to “healthy.”

Get glowing skin with this beautiful juice rich in carotenoids, a family of more than 700 naturally-occurring yellow, red and orange pigments found in vegetables and fruits.

Today in the Reboot Kitchen we toasted to good health with this Ruby Red Champagne. The perfect afternoon pick me up, we are already feeling the brain-boosting power.

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I haven’t always been partial to beets, in fact my stance for the first 20 years of my life was that a palate was better served without them (and I wonder where my youngest son Bode gets his food opinions from?!?!). Maybe it was the raw beet juice my mother insisted I have as it was “good for my blood”, because for the majority of my life through young adulthood I equated beets with the taste of earth. And that is not a food experience I was looking for. Things have changed, however, quite a lot. As I got older I made an effort to have at least one slice of beet at a salad buffet and insisted that, “this beet is for my mom”. And over time I ... Continue

Summer Games Inspired Sports Juice – Recipe Of The Week Rating: (5 votes, average: 2.80 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 The Summer Olympics are inspiring people around the world to get up and get active! Even the most novice athletes could benefit from a nutrient rich, refreshing juice to fuel their workout. Many electrolyte enhancement drinks are full of sugar and artificial colors and other processed ingredients. This juice is 100% naturally packed with electrolytes potassium, magnesium and sodium, plus antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial compounds to help keep your muscles and immune system healthy and strong. A study conducted in the UK, site ... Continue

Ingredients   2 Apples 4 Carrots 2 Beets (Australia beetroot) 6 leaves swiss chard – 1.5 cup (Australia silverbeet) 1” ginger root (1 tablespoon)   Directions Wash all produce well Juice Pour over ice Enjoy!

Ingredients 1-2 wedges purple/red cabbage 1 beet (Australian beetroot) 2 carrots 1-2 apples (try organic fuji for a sweet flavor) squeeze of lemon   Directions Juice, pour over ice and enjoy!

Ingredients 2 beets (Australian beetroot) 2 organic carrots 1 cup organic strawberries 6-8 kale (Australian tuscan cabbage) leaves/2 cups   Directions Wash all produce well. Cut as needed to fit into juicer. Juice. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Ingredients 1 medium beet, roasted and sliced 1 medium carrot, shredded 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded (green or red) 1/2 medium apple, chopped 1 1/2 cup mixed greens 1/2 cup arugula (Australian rocket) 1/2 cup kale (Australian tuscan cabbage), chopped 1 tsp olive oil 2 tsp balsamic vinegar (after your Reboot or for a complete meal your family can enjoy add 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup wheat berries or quinoa and 1 Tbsp raw sunflower seeds. If you choose to include dairy add 1 oz organic goat or feta cheese)   Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees Wash all vegetables well, especially beets including the ends of the root. Place washed beets into aluminum foil, drizzle ... Continue