The Best Pre-Workout Smoothie

Beetroot for boosting athletic performance

Eating a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables can help you maintain good health and keep your energy levels up so you can stay productive all day! But maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging, especially when you're on-the-go a lot. That's why having a portable snack like smoothies that you can prep ahead of time is so handy!

Having a healthy, balanced whole food diet is also an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And a big part of healthy eating is making sure you have a regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to get all the nutrients you need. Of course, getting your fruits and veggies can be a challenge if you don't have much time to cook or don't have time to prepare healthy foods when you're on the go. That's where smoothies come in!

By incorporating berry and beetroot smoothies into your diet, you're doing wonders for your health. This is because both of these ingredients are rich in important vitamins and minerals that promote good health.

Beetroot, for example, is an excellent source of folate, manganese and potassium, while blueberries are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber. These nutrients support your body's natural defenses and help reduce the risk of various health problems such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Beetroot is great for people with diabetes because the nitrates in its cells help lower blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes-related complications. Research also suggests that beets could help prevent macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness. Read more here about how beetroot is helpful to those with diabetes.

Similarly, athletes who exercise regularly benefit from a diet rich in beetroot because it helps them to improve their stamina and performance during physical activities. The betalain pigments found in red beetroots have been shown to boost athletic performance by improving blood flow and helping your muscles contract more powerfully.

Beetroot is a great pre-workout addition to your smoothies due to its blood-boosting properties. When eaten before a workout, the nitrates in beetroot increase the amount of oxygen you can deliver to your muscle tissue. This allows you to perform better in the gym and burn more calories in the long run.

Consuming beetroot before exercise also increases your endurance and promotes faster recovery post-workout because it boosts the production of nitric oxide in your body. This stimulates the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles and enhances protein synthesis, helping you build more muscle faster!

If you want to take your workouts to the next level, try blending fresh beetroot into your smoothies to help supercharge your workouts.

You can maximize the benefits of the foods you eat by using fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible instead of processed foods made with artificial ingredients. This will help fuel your body with much-needed nutrients and give you the energy you need to complete your daily tasks and further boost workouts with ease!

Berries are the perfect match with beetroot to further boost your smoothie

Blueberry and Beetroot Smoothie Recipe

This berry and beetroot smoothie is a delicious way to get your daily dose of antioxidants and nutrients. In addition to being healthy, beets and berries are also extremely delicious! They're perfect for adding a sweet flavour to your smoothies without adding sugars or sweeteners!

Serves 1-2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1/4 of a medium-sized beetroot
• 1/4 of a medium-sized courgette/zucchini
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup almond or soy milk
• 1 tsp coconut
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds

METHOD

1. Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until fully combined.
2. Pour into a big glass and enjoy!

Enjoy!

Recipe by Rose Wyles - The Vegan Nutritionist

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