Garden centers were sure busy this weekend , people buying plants for Home & Garden .
I have noticed that farm markets and some garden centers are now selling BEET GREENS , sourced locally .
Perhaps one of the early favorite greens for me is BEET GREENS !
Easily Sourced in this area and so easy to cook , a Green that complements many foods .
I eat them with Vinegar . Yes , Vinegar !
Discover THESE Useful Health Benefits of Beet Greens.
This from The mcall.com : When you cook beets, do you usually cut off the greens on the end? Although you may know about all the health benefits of dark leafy greens such as kale and spinach, did you know that beet greens are also considered a super food?
Beet greens, which resemble Swiss chard, are packed with essential nutrients that support your body’s immune system and help strengthen your bones. An excellent source of potassium, which is vital to your heart and digestive tract, beet greens also contain magnesium to maintain normal nerve and muscle functions. Beet greens, combined with other dark green leafy vegetables, also lower your risk for chronic diseases. They can help prevent type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and strokes.
An excellent source of fiber and fat-soluble vitamins A & K, just 1 cup of cooked beet greens provides 220 percent of vitamin A and 870 percent of vitamin K. That’s a lot of benefits in one cup of greens!
Beet greens are also a major source of the carotenoids lutein and betacarotene, which play an important role in eye health, including the health of the retina.
