A number of studies have shown that beets can lower blood pressure. How effective they are can vary with how they are prepared and eaten, in accordance with the DASH diet.

Eating beets regularly increases your intake of natural nitrates, which can help manage blood pressure levels.

2. Set up a mess-reducing workstation. Do not peel beets directly on your cutting board unless you enjoy chaos. Work over a large non-porous bowl that won't stain— such as metal or glass, not wood or ...

Canned beets can get messy, but all that liquid actually holds a lot of nutritional value. Before you rinse them off for ...

These vintage canning recipes bring back happy memories of our grandmothers. One taste of these preserves or pickles and ...

For years we’ve been told that “fresh is always best,” but the truth is far more surprising — and in some cases, completely backwards. As it turns out, several everyday foods actually become healthier ...

Bourdain’s cranberry relish uses just cranberries, a whole orange, and a cup of sugar. Pulse raw fruit in a food processor — no cooking needed — for effortless, fresh relish. Let it chill at least ...

Maintaining a healthy heart doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or breaking your budget. In fact, some of the most heart-protective foods come in a can, packed with nutrients, ...

Vivian champions root veggies with hummus, a gratin and a trip to the produce aisle. Vivian reclaims root vegetables as comfort food icons. With nutritionist Christine Byrne, she browses Walmart’s ...

Pickle fans will want to know about two “big dill” festivals taking place in New England this year: the Connecticut Pickle Festival, and the Winchester New Hampshire Pickle Festival. The Connecticut ...

SAVING THE DAY: Fresh, local cucumbers, onions, bell peppers and a few other ingredients come together easily to make a sweet relish perfect for canning. Photo by Glenn English Hot weather and ...