Beets
In season: June to NovemberThe benefits: The deep-hued root vegetable contains phytonutrients such as the pigment betacyanin and are high in fibre and beta-carotene. Beets are prized as being a good source of folate, which helps to guard against birth defects, colon cancer and osteoporosis.Try this recipe: Beet and Strawberry Smoothie
