What are some health benefits you get from beet greens?

[World's Healthiest Foods]() Healthy Food Tip & Recipe April 1, 2017 The George Mateljan Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation with no commercial interests or advertising. Our mission is to help you eat and cook the healthiest way for optimal health. Green Beans are Our Food of the Week [Green Beans: best ways to enjoy]( Healthy Food Tip What are some health benefits you get from beet greens? Unusually Comprehensive Nourishment As mentioned earlier in this profile, beet greens achieve 20 rankings of excellent, very good, or good in our WHFoods rating system. These results place beet greens among our Top 10 ranked foods. Equally important, no major category of nutrients is left out of these high ratings. In the macronutrient category, beet greens are an excellent source of fiber and a very good source of protein. [Read More]( Healthy Lunch Recipe from Day 3 of the WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan Enjoy this recipe from Day 3 of our upcoming WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan. We encourage you to sample the recipes that we have been (and will be) previewing over the next several weeks. They are packed with nutrition from the nutrient-rich foods found in each recipe. Each day we will share with you a special tip about the foods included in this week's recipe: Onion: At the very outset, it is worth remembering that onions are a good source of vitamin C and the mineral manganese, two "conventional" nutrients that play a key role in our body's antioxidant support. However, it's equally important, and perhaps even more important, to recognize the unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients provided by onions. Perhaps most famous here are the quercetin flavonoids (and quercetin glycosides) that are so plentiful in onions (and especially red onions). Also well studied here are the anthocyanin flavonoids that give red onions their wonderful color. Yet studies also show that yellow and white onions can also be concentrated sources of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. At the beginning of this Health Benefits section, you will find a chart showing key flavonoids, organic acids, and sulfur-containing compounds in onions. Virtually all of these nutrients have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and to be contained in most varieties of onions, including yellow and white varieties. (With the anthocyanin flavonoids, it is a different story, since these flavonoids are only concentrated in red or purple onion varieties.) Tuna Crunch with Dijon Dill Dressing The crunch of walnuts and celery combined with broccoli and romaine lettuce tossed in a tangy Dijon dill dressing make this nutrient-rich version of tuna salad (without mayo) a feast of flavors and health protective nutrients. The 2.5 oz of canned tuna in water found in this powerful recipe provides a excellent source of selenium (103% Daily Value (DV)) for antioxidant protection and the promotion of healthy thyroid function, 88% DV for vitamin B12 for cardiovascular support, including support of red blood cell production, 59% DV for vitamin B3 for energy production and antioxidant protection, 36% DV for protein to help maintain the integrity of our body structures and support of blood sugar regulation, and 15% DV for vitamin B6 for production of red blood cell production and the promotion of brain and nervous system health. Prep and Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: - 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens, thinly sliced - 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli (see optional cooking instructions) - 2.5oz tuna packed in water, drained - 1/3 cup celery, diced - 2 TBS walnuts, chopped - 2 TBS parsley, chopped - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced - 1/4 cup tomato, diced - 1 TBS sunflower seeds - Sea salt and pepper to taste Dressing: - 1 medium clove garlic, pressed - 1-1/2 tsp Dijon mustard - 2 TBS fresh lemon juice - 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil - 1 TBS fresh (or ½ tsp dried) dill Directions: - Dice onions and press garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes. - Separate broccoli florets with small stems from the large, thick stem. Finely chop florets and small stems into ¼ inch pieces. Let broccoli sit for 5 minutes. We recommend chopping small for best flavor in the salad. - Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl. - Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. - Toss dressing with salad and serve. Serves 1 Note: Many people find that broccoli is more tender and digestible when cooked. If you decide to cook your broccoli for this salad, follow the instructions for chopping broccoli, and steam it for 5 minutes before adding to the salad. [WHFoods Book 2nd Edition] The World's Healthiest Foods, 2nd Edition is complete and ready to order with 2 free gifts valued at $51.95. All international orders (including Canada) must be placed through Amazon.com. From a happy book owner: Thank you!!! For the book. I love what you do for all of us. God bless what you do and what you share with all of us. We just love you. - Charlene [Read more about our book]( $39.95 [buy now]( visit our homepage at Newsletter circulation: over 120,000 Copyright © 2017 The George Mateljan Foundation, All Rights Reserved George Mateljan Foundation, PO Box 25801, Seattle, Washington 98165 [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](