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Growth & Wellness: Beet Juice, Nitrates and heart health

 


In the last decade we have seen a growing popularity of pre-workout supplementation. These supplements are packed with nitric oxide precursors, high caffeine, B vitamins, Creatine and beta alanine. At the end of the day these supplement companies are in business to turn a profit and its questionable how safe these over-the-counter products are long term. Additionally, the accuracy of ingredients claimed on the label as FDA regulation is lacking. 


Beets added to your diet is a highly beneficial alternative to pre-workout supplementation. Beets have high concentration of nitrates which dilates blood flow and helps blood pressure. Beets contain betalains which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidants to help reduce inflammation and help with oxidative stress. You may find taking control of your whole foods intake to be more wholesome with better energy levels, muscle pumps and overall health benefits. 


I personally juice my Beets with a Hamilton Beach Juicer and add pineapple at a 70/30 ratio. The pineapples add sweet flavor to make this earthy cocktail more enjoyable. Sunday meal prep routine consists of whipping up this cocktail with enough for 3-4 days satisfying my pre-workout needs for the week. Do not forget to wash your produce thoroughly to remove all pesticides.  

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