Purple Ginger Smoothie
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
This smoothie is a delicious nutritional wonder. It combines the detoxifying virtues of beetroot, with the anti-inflammatory and toning properties of ginger. The smoothie’s intense purple color is remarkably appealing.
Betacyanin is the substance giving beets their rich red color. This pigment helps increase the oxygen-carrying ability of your blood. Beet juice is highly alkaline, and the presence of betaine helps stimulate liver cell function.
Raw Christmas Cheese Balls
Recipe Author: Beautiful On Raw
This raw appetizer makes a superb decoration for the Christmas table—merry and bright and oh-so festive…
Raw Red Velvet Doughnuts
Recipe Author: Beautiful On Raw
Donuts are a very delicious dessert to share with the family, and red velvet food catches my attention a lot. Still, knowing that they only use coloring, I have looked for other options to make my own colorful, but healthy foods, and that is how these red-style donuts emerged Velvet with beet, banana, and oatmeal that are delicious and healthy.
Note: You will need a silicone mold for the donuts and a dehydrator.
Heart “Beat” Ravioli Appetizer
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Say “I love you!” with beets! Beautiful color, pleasant taste, exquisite texture and an added bonus of nutritional boost thanks to the spinach, asparagus and of course the beets. Learn more about the wonders of beets in my article Benefits of Beets: Eye Bag Remedy.
Blooming Lava Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Visually appealing meals bring us more satisfaction and may even prevent us from overeating. Even the most humble ingredients will shine in a layered dish, such as this Blooming Lava Salad.
Cucumber Rolls with Garlicky Beets Filling
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
An eye-catching appetizer for a potluck or just for snacking. Easy way to eat beets, which are especially good for cleansing at this time of the year.
Pick-Me-Up Juice
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
The carrots and beets will wake up your taste buds in the morning, while the garlic and ginger will ensure you will be well protected from whatever “bug” happens to be floating around this time of year.
Fermented Beets and Carrots
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Fermented veggies promote good digestion and healthy gut flora, and even make some nutrients more bioavailable. Your colon, heart, liver and skin will love the beets and carrots whose texture and edibility has been boosted by the fermentation process, with the taste transformed from sweet to savory.
Invigorating Morning Juice
Recipe Author: Tonya Zavasta
This rejuvenating and invigorating juice I drink at the start of most days. It's very simple, quick to make and I never get tied of it.
Russian-Style Layered Mushroom Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Tired of traditional salads? This recipe puts a whole new spin on the salad theme. The idea for this festive layered salad comes from Russian cuisine. Traditional Russian salad recipes often include herring, boiled potatoes and mayonnaise. But this healthy variation is chock full of raw goodness. Instead of cooking vegetables, use them in their raw state. Let mushrooms be the substitute for herring and have the avocados stand in for potatoes—more tastily, too! No mayo, either—instead, a nut-based dressing.