Spectrum Naturals Canola Spray Oil with Butter Flavor

4 small beets, peeled and diced

2 small white turnips, peeled and diced

4 large carrots, peeled and sliced

2 parsnips, peeled and diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon candied ginger, snipped

4 teaspoons honey

¼ teaspoon (or to taste) freshly ground pepper

Garnish: chopped watercress

• Preheat the oven to 350°.

• Prepare the vegetables. Spray a jelly roll pan with the spray oil. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer across the pan. Sprinkle the garlic and ginger over the vegetables. Spray lightly with the spray oil.

• Bake for 30 minutes. Drizzle the honey over the top of the vegetables. Use a spatula to stir the vegetables and then spread them back out into a single layer across the pan. Sprinkle with the ground pepper. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.

• Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl, stirring well to mix; toss with chopped watercress, if desired.

Fat Primer

Like salt, fat is a nutrient you need; however, what is often misunderstood about fat is that it's the refined products like hydrogenated oils you should avoid. Some oils are chemically extracted — to avoid this, stick with cold-pressed oils for the healthiest choice.