I started tinkering with the idea of a classic red velvet cake using naturally red beets in the cake batter and fresh chèvre in the frosting, but when it comes to baking tests I am not the most ...

Many health professionals, myself included, believe that food is our medicine, which is why we must consider nutrition in any discussion of our health. Proper nutrition is essential for our body, ...

Don’t throw away beet stalks. This zero waste recipe uses the tops of the beet root plant. When roasted, they turn tender on ...

A new study reveals that beetroot juice can help reduce blood pressure and improve mouth bacteria balance, offering a natural ...

Q: What makes gives beets their rich, staining color? A: As the seasons change, a riot of red shows up in the world around us. The red pigments in maple leaves, called anthocyanins, are the same kind ...

Notice something red in your greens lately? Beets have been showing up on lots of Denver menus, mostly in salads, decorated with goat cheese and nuts. This is great news for fans of the highly ...

On the face of it, beets are extroverts. Their very veins run magenta, red and gold. The roots come from the same high palette. When the hue is purple or red, which it so often is, then they are not ...

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F; position the rack in the middle. Spread walnuts out on a baking sheet (13x18 inches) and toast 10 minutes, or until fragrant. Set the walnuts aside while you make ...

Whether in chocolate cake, on pizza, or in salad, beetroot is a popular healthful vegetable. But some people might be taken aback by what happens after they eat it: red poop and pee. The red pigments ...

Scientists describe an ancient loosening up of a key biochemical pathway that set the stage for the ancestors of beets to develop their characteristic red pigment. The color red is splashed across ...