When it comes to beets, most people either love them or hate them. That’s because they have a flavor that fans describe as earthy, but detractors liken to dirt.
The source of that flavor is the organic compound of geosmin, which also contributes to the distinct smell outside after a rainstorm. Chemistry lesson aside, beets are packed with nutrients, checking off the box of almost every vitamin or mineral your body needs while being low in calories and fat.
Benefits of beets
And, like other red fruits and vegetables, they contain phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that support your heart health and eye health while helping to protect your body against cell-damaging free radicals.
Fan or foe, blending beets with other fruits and flavors tampers down that earthy essence. That makes them an excellent addition to your smoothie recipes.
Try this one, which uses BodyKey by Nutrilite™ Strawberry Meal Replacement Shake Mix, making it a great option for a meal or hearty snack.
Strawberry Beet Smoothie
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 10 fl oz cold water
- ½ cup (57g) BodyKey by Nutrilite Strawberry Meal Replacement Shake
- One small or medium red beet (washed, peeled, finely diced)
- Half apple
- 1 cup baby kale
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation:
Add all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy!
Nutritional facts:
- Protein: 22g
- Fiber: 9g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 46g
- Calories: 310
Trying to lose weight?
The BodyKey by Nutrilite Meal Replacement Shakes are a great tool to use with the BodyKey™ SmartLoss™ Program, a weight management program that focuses on portion control without the hassle of counting calories.
Instead, using a free app, users tally portions of fat, carbs and protein, working toward daily totals. The app acts as a Digital Coach, creating customized targets and tips for each person based on the information they enter and tracking progress on the SmartLoss graph.
Free weight loss app
Want to learn more about the BodyKey SmartLoss Program? Download the free app for your iOS® or Android® devices. You can also find information on the websites for Amway US or Amway Canada. No purchase necessary.
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