A red war has been stewing between Russia and Ukraine for hundreds of years, and in recent months the conflict seems to have come to a boil. Embittered elements on either side lay claim to ancestral ...

Though red-tinged pee or poop is never a welcome sight in the toilet, it may not be cause for alarm if you've recently eaten beets. Here's what you need to know about beeturia (and when it's time to ...

Close-up of woman's hands slicing boiled beets on wooden cutting board with a knife at home kitchen. After you eat beets, you may get a shock when visiting the restroom: Your poop looks slightly pink, ...

When you hear the word ‘borscht’ you might think of red beets, but many other ingredients can be part of this savory vegetable soup. After the vegetables have simmered in the broth for half an hour or ...

Throughout 2023 MT has been encouraging people to eat more vegetables, like this heart-healthy dish of red beets with hazelnuts and yogurt she made in February. Yummy Mummy Heads, consisting mainly of ...

Red is the color of love, so why not create a Valentine's Day menu that embraces the hue? Although finding red foods can be a challenge at this time of year, there there are options. Think beets, red ...

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are a nutritious and delicious two-for-one vegetable enjoyed for its sweet earthy roots and tasty tender greens. But if images of standard red roots and green tops are the first ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When the term “vulgaris” forms the second half of the given Latin name of a plant, as it very often does, we understandably might think it gives a negative ...

Q: What makes gives beets their rich, staining color? A: As the seasons change, a riot of red shows up in the world around us. The red pigments in maple leaves, called anthocyanins, are the same kind ...

Many health professionals, myself included, believe that food is our medicine, which is why we must consider nutrition in any discussion of our health. Proper nutrition is essential for our body, ...

Red wines are not typically served with many vegetarian dishes. For example, medium- to full-bodied, fruit-forward, high-alcohol Zinfandel is usually paired with hearty dishes like barbecued ribs, ...