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Beetroot improves running performance. Might have to try this pre workout smoothie and test it out 🏃🏼‍♀️

Whole beetroot consumption acutely improves running performance. Researchers gave physically fit men and women a cup and a half of baked beets, which is equal to about a can of beets, 75 minutes before running a 5K. They started out the same, but during the last mile of the 5K race, the beet group pulled ahead, compared to the placebo group, who were given berries instead.

Though they were running faster, their heart rate wasn’t any higher. If anything, the beet group reported less exertion. Faster time with less effort? They don’t call them block-rockin’ beets for nothing. Watch the video "Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance" on http://NutritionFacts.org to learn more: http://bit.ly/2nqnNca

Here's a delicious pre-workout smoothie containing beets! Recipe from Katie, our Executive Director.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups frozen cooked beets
2 cups frozen watermelon
2 cups frozen berries
2 cups frozen cherries
8 pitted medjool dates
1 teaspoon amla powder (optional)
3-6 cups water

METHOD:
Combine all the ingredients into a high-speed blender, start with 3 cups of water and blend for 30 seconds. If it is too thick, add more water as needed. Drink up and have a great workout!
Serves 4.

The Recipe is also here: https://nutritionfacts.org/recipe/pre-workout-smoothie/

See our videos related to Sports Nutrition here: https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/athletes/

Woo hoo no masks!!! Pretty stoked 🙌✌️