Beets!
Beets are No. 1, according to the New York Times.
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On a related note, I liked this press release from the American Institute of Cancer Research on the "season's bounty of cancer-protective produce."
WASHINGTON, DC -- This summer, with food prices rising, experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) are encouraging Americans to bolster their anti-cancer arsenals any way they can. The experts advise saving money by making meals from scratch that feature the season’s bounty of cancer-protective produce.
It looks like Americans are already listening. Consumer surveys suggest shoppers are spurning more expensive, processed “convenience” foods and purchasing less expensive basic ingredients to make their own meals.
According to a recent Information Resources, Inc. report, 53 percent of American consumers say they are taking more time to cook meals from scratch than they did six months ago, and 55 percent say they are buying fewer prepared meals.
“It’s generally cheaper – and healthier – to make your own meals, and summertime’s a great time to get back into the habit,” said AICR Nutrition Adviser Karen Collins, MS, RD. “Meals tend to be lighter, easier, and take less time to prepare this time of year. And it’s easy to get inspired by the huge variety of fresh vegetables and fruits now available at local farm stands and farmers’ markets.”
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