On Wed, 1 Jun 2005 10:01:50 -0600, "Tiger Lily" >
wrote:
>
>"Monsur Fromage du Pollet" >
>wrote in message
>> Have you heard of Sugar beets...something they
>make white granular
>> sugar from. Well the 2 are related. Might as
>well eat a cup of white
>> flour.
>
>common myth that regular beets and sugar beets
>(those white beets) have the same carb
>content......... i'm talking about a nice ruby
>queen dark red beet to eat
>
>everything in moderation

From: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ada...vegetables.htm

Beets
Serving Size ½ cupAmounts Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 30
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 2%
Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Beets used to be only found in salad bars in canned form, and on
European menus, but with the culinary winds changing, this root is now
commonly seen in stateside grocery stores everywhere. This root
vegetable like its turnip cousin has two parts — the edible root and
the edible green leaves.

There are too many varieties to list here, but with more than one type
of beet to choose from, why not try one of each if you get the chance.
This versatile vegetable can be eaten raw, baked, steamed, pickled,
and served as a condiment or alongside soups and entrees.

Availability, Selection, Storage, and Preparation
Beets are available year-round because they thrive in more than 30
states with June through October being their peak season. These roots
come in all shapes, sizes, and colors so try a variety to find your
favorite.

Young beets, about an inch and a ½-inch diameter are fine textured,
tender, and excellent in salads. Medium and large size beets are good
for cooking; very large roots are too woody for eating regardless of
cooking method. Which ever size of beets you choose, look for smooth,
hard, uniformly round beets that are free of cuts and bruises.

It’s best to store beets that have their tops chopped off in
individual plastic bags in the coolest part of the refrigerator. These
should last up to one week. The greens should be eaten as soon as
possible.

Wash and scrub the beets before cooking. Beets peel best after
cooking, so be sure to wear disposable gloves to minimize red stains
on hands.

Make Beets Part of Your 5 to 9 A Day Plan!
Season warm beets with margarine, lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Slice or julienne-cut chilled beets and toss with a vinaigrette
dressing.
Combine with sliced cucumbers; toss with your favorite dressing.
Bake or microwave for easy cooking that retains juices and flavor.
Add beets to salads and slaws for added color.

Gerry


Gerry near Brandon in south-western Manitoba
49° 52' 20"N and -100° 2' 0"W Zone 3 (formerly 2b)