cooking beets: Beet greens smoothies

Beet greens, beet leaves, beet tops: call them what you will but whatever you call them, know that they are nourishing food. And when eaten as raw cuisine, they deliver the maximum essential nutrients.

These beet green smoothies are made with the minimum of fuss. They are perfect for our busy modern lifestyles. They taste delicious and, what's more, they provide hefty portions of the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

So don't throw those beet greens away. Drink them instead.