Sweet and Sour Sweet Potatoes with Mung Beans

This warm potato dish has a kick to it with the lemon, balsamic, Chinese five spice, and red chili flakes. The small, soft mung beans--one of the healthiest you'll find--add a fantastic boost of phenol, protein, fiber and other nutrients which help defend against chronic age-related diseases including diabetes, cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Serve this dish with brown rice, if desired. Enjoy!

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Chiogga Beet and Avocado Salad with Walnut

Beets are packed with nutrients such as vitamins A, B & C, potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, beta-carotene, beta-cyanine and folic acid. Beets contain betaine and trytophan which can help alleviate depression and relax the mind.  Beets may also lower blood pressure, among other things.I've always loved beets, but just discovered these awesome chiogga beets which are pink and white stripped.  I used to steam or roast my beets until I realized how easy it is to simply grate them raw.…

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