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*If you are unable to find golden or candy-striped beets, feel free to substitute any beets equivalent to 4 beets.
4 servings
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Nutrition Tip Famous for their deep purplish-red color, beets are a great source of a group of phytonutrients called betalains. Betalains are just one of the thousands of phytonutrients that work together as a powerful team to support health and immunity. Beets are also a good source of folate, fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6. Adding beets to a salad is a simple way to include a variety of colorful vegetables to your diet.
Famous for their deep purplish-red color, beets are a great source of a group of phytonutrients called betalains. Betalains are just one of the thousands of phytonutrients that work together as a powerful team to support health and immunity. Beets are also a good source of folate, fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6. Adding beets to a salad is a simple way to include a variety of colorful vegetables to your diet.
Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment.
Our recipes are developed by Dana-Farber's staff of registered and board-certified dieticians. They feature a varied selection of dishes – including a few sweet treats you don't need to feel guilty about.
Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. They have special training in oncology and nutrition.