It’s spring and it's getting warmer, so there will be more local fresh produce available! Try these Roasted Beets with Curry Dressing as a sweet way to add vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, manganese and fiber to your diet. Even though beets taste sweet, they’re very low in calories.

Ingredients:

6 medium beets roasted
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbs. tofu
2 Tbs. vegan Mayo (Try Nayonaise, Spectrum, Follow your Heart)
4 tsp. curry powder
3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
10 Tbs. olive oil
4 Tbs. chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Wash, trim and wrap beets individually in foil and place in a shallow pan.
2. Roast beets in preheated oven at 375 F until tender; test them with a sharp paring knife, piercing easily; set aside to cool.
   
3. Mix dressing by combining all ingredients except oil; when all ingredients are smooth, whisk in the oil and set aside.
   
4. Unwrap the beets and rub away skin; slice into wedges.
   
5. Transfer to a serving dish and spoon curry dressing over the beets; serve at room temperature.

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Women who eat greater amounts of fruits and vegetables have lower likelihood of developing glaucoma, according to research presented at an American Glaucoma Society meeting. The Study of Osteoporotic Fractures examined the correlation between food intake and glaucoma condition in 584 African-American women.

Results indicate that fresh oranges, peaches, spinach, collard greens and kale are especially protective. The researchers found that eating three or more servings of fruit or fruit juices daily decreased the odds of glaucoma development by 79%. In addition, eating one serving of collard greens or kale decreased the odds of glaucoma by 57%. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables can block oxidation stress that lead to cell damage in glaucoma.

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Is global warming a reality? Is it your responsibility? Can you influence our planet’s destiny? Yes, yes, and yes! According to a 2006 report published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, animal agriculture generates more greenhouse gas emissions than automobiles!

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