Snacking on beetroot - such a healthier choice :)

[emma-louise32]

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[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Emma-Louise,

Are you snacking on pickled beetroot, or some other kind?

Zest

[Arthrath 7lbs]

When i first ate large quantities of beetroot (i had a glut in the garden) it turned my pee pink and my poo red, i thought i had bowl cancer but realised what was happening just before rushing to the doctor

[emma-louise32 in reply to Arthrath]

Oh no!!! Gosh that sounded like a worrying time for you!, i had a small jar from aldi - pickled - didnt stop me still reaching for the chocolate though - but it was just two small Milky ways

[Arthrath 7lbs in reply to emma-louise32]

Worrying until I twigged what was happening then hilariously funny:). Always look on the bright side of life.

[emma-louise32]

Hi Zest, yes pickled beetroot. I purchased it yesterday to go with a slice of ham and salad in the week but i hadn't bought beetroot in such a long time i tucked into the jar. Im trying to turn my eating habits around. Its difficult but im going to give it a real good go!!

[bikegrrrl 1lb in reply to emma-louise32]

See also pickled onions...!

I recently pickled some red cabbage at home but that isn't so great for snacking - tastes good but is untidy to eat, really needs a knife and fork!

[Stevo5585 7lbs]

Do like beetroot but that juice, it stains anything and everything it touches.

I got mildly addicted to cornichon pickles when in France, tiny tart super crunchy pickled cucumbers, great finger food for a satisfying nibble and if you blitz them with a little mayo it makes perfect homemade tartare sauce.