4 Easy Ways to Eat More Beets

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, beets are known for their earthy flavor profile and undeniably packed with nutritional benefits. Overall, they have substantial anti-inflammatory properties, from supporting post-workout muscle recovery to reducing cardiovascular inflammation. Additionally, beets contain vitamin C, folate, and a high-quality mineral profile to really provide nutritional support from a cellular level. 

Beets get a bad rap for being tough to cook and potentially dyeing your kitchen counter red — and hey, I get it. Really finding a few tried-and-true beet recipes or tips to add them in can go a long way (and some don’t include elaborate slicing and roasting). Below are a few of my faves.

beet soup

Scope out beets in fast casual menus 

If you’re like me, then fast casual restaurants are an easy backup for busier weeks. Once you scope out these restaurants that are close to your home or work, you’ll probably become a creature of habit with what you order. I encourage you to see if beets are on the menu, which is an easy way to pack in nutritional value in these settings. Examples of this could be the sweetgreen Super Green Goddess salad or Shroomami Warm Bowl.

Purchase ready-to-eat beets

These are usually found in the pre-cut produce section. They’re often flavored so you can easily eat them by themselves, add to a salad, or combine with a fruit in a protein smoothie. Common brands include Love Beets or Trader Joe’s has their own “Baby Beets.”

Consider beet juice

This is something I personally think is refreshing, especially post-workout. It’s an acquired taste, so it’s also something you could put in a smoothie with other flavors. Just ensure the juice doesn’t pack in too much added sugar — juices can be sneaky in that way. 

Have some go-to beet recipes up your sleeve

I personally am finding beets more and more on restaurant menus and on my favorite recipe sites, and there’s truly some delicious options. Here are a few to consider:

The bottom line on beets

Beets don’t have to be something you resentfully add in because they’re “good for you.” They can actually be a flavor packed part of your meals. Consider these options for intentionally adding in beets on a weekly basis — you won’t regret it. 

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About Chelsea Stegman

Chelsea is the owner and founder of Chelsea Stegman Nutrition, LLC. She is a Chicago based virtual dietitian working with active professionals through energy management, recovery, and adrenal health. She takes a well rounded approach to working with clients, including nutrition to fuel strength, cardio, and recovery based exercise; overall recovery; adrenal testing; habit development; and supplementation. You can catch her hanging with her mini husky, exploring the local restaurants, or running by the lakefront. Find her online at www.chelseastegmanrd.com.