Beets are wonderful for strengthening the Heart and the blood. They can even sedate the emotions of fire out of balance like anxiety, nervousness and agitation. They are literally grounding. Beets improve circulation, purify the blood, benefit the liver and relieve fluid-deficient constipation and vascular congestion. With carrots, they can regulate hormones during menopause.
This recipe is very simple and delicious. It can be varied in many ways, and if your body does not tolerate raw vegetables (which I really only advocate eating in the warm seasons), it can be cooked instead.
Grate:
- 1-2 beets
- 2-3 carrots
- ½ a small head of cabbage
- Dress with:
- Vinegar of your choosing (I recommend apple cider, rice or balsamic)
- Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
You can add: garlic, fresh herbs, lemon juice, cayenne or anything else your heart desires. Stir the dressing in well with the grated vegetables and let sit. I find the longer the dressing absorbs into the salad, the better it tastes and the easier it is to digest.
If you want to turn this salad into a healthy slaw, add mayonnaise (ideally made with olive, coconut or avocado oil. In fact, you can make it yourself with a simple recipe like this.
