Winter is all about comfort food, but that doesn’t mean that can’t include salad. Just make sure the salad is loaded with warm and hearty toppings that will keep you going. Our warm and vibrant Roasted Beets and Squash salad will fill you up and boost your health in an impressive number of ways.
Many people call beets a superfood because of their rich nutritional profile. In addition to bringing a pop of colour to your plate, beets are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, many of which have medicinal properties. They are also rich in betaine, which can improve digestion by supporting stomach acid levels. This can help reduce bloating and help to control bacterial and yeast overgrowth.
Butternut squash is a nutritional powerhouse of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It adds flavour to meals while being low in calories and high in fibre. Butternut squash is a great source of beta carotene which is the precursor to vitamin A. This is needed for the repair of the gut lining so is a really useful nutrient for cases of leaky gut.
During the colder months of the year, I am sure many of you will agree that roasting vegetables is the best way to cook them; it’s also the easiest way to ensure you’re getting enough veggies in your diet. Roasting them often brings out the sweetness, making them more palatable for the fussy vegetable eaters in your house.
If you are struggling for ideas of what to serve up for either lunch or dinner, this easy-to-prepare, high-reward warming winter solution could well be the answer!
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