MY TOP PLANT BASED MEDICINE FOR PERFORMANCE BOOST
BEETROOT IT OR NOT - For improved performance
Can you believe it? Beetroot juice has become one of the most popular ergogenic supplements for athletes. Athletes and active adults are leaning more towards nutrient-dense foods to improve athletic performance as veggies like beets are shown to have a significant impact on body functions during exercise.
What makes the beet such an athletic nutritional powerhouse?
- Beets are high in nitrates and a rich source of potent antioxidants
- Nitrate is a naturally occurring chemical that is converted into nitric oxide when consumed.
- Nitric oxide works by stimulating body functions affecting oxygen utilization. It opens up your blood vessels (vasodilation) increasing blood flow and feeding more oxygen to the working muscles.
- This combination has stimulated athletes to supplement with beet juice for improved cardiorespiratory endurance and performance.
“Beets can provide a competitive edge for athletes and can improve performance by almost 16 percent according to a 2014 study by the University of Exeter.”
Always make your beetroot juice fresh for the best results!
Ingredients
1 shot of fresh beetroot juice
(I like to keep the pulp for some consistency)1 teaspoon of raw honey
1 cup of almond milk
a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
a sprinkle of orange juice (optional, for vitamin C)
BEET IT LATTE RECIPE
Weirdly enough, beetroot latte tastes really good.
Yes it is a little earthy but it combines all the best ingredients and even helps regulate my blood pressure – how amazing is that? It’s also ridiculously easy to prepare – just take a shot of beetroot juice, combine it with frothed milk and some sweetener of your choice and you’re good to go.
Instructions
Warm the milk and the honey in a saucepan. (Do not boil!). Froth if desired.
Combine 1 shot of beetroot juice with the frothed milk and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon if desired.
Enjoy immediately.