Why even bother focussing on beets? They make an absolute mess, turn your pee and faeces red and often the very mention of beets conjure up distressing memories of a steaming mound of tasteless red mush on the dining room table at your nan's house.. failing this, I find it hard to not picture a deranged Dwight Schrute from the office every time I think of beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
But what if I present to you the idea of using beet juice to gain a competitive advantage in sports? Recently, scientific articles have suggested that beets could potentially provide us with tangible, very real benefits to our athletic performance.
Studies have shown that athletes that consumed beetroot juice before training have shown marked improvement in their athletic performance. Beetroot juice is extremely high in nitrates, which converts to nitrite and then on to Nitric Oxide (NO) in the body. NO serves multiple functions relating to cardio-respiratory health such as increased blood flow, gas exchange & mitochondrial efficiency. NO repeatedly shows a reduction in blood pressure and improved cognitive ability.
This episode will help you understand and utilize the biological beetroot hack and appreciate the impressive nutritional profile of beets. We will also explore a number of unique and fun ways to get beets into your diet.
The blog post to go with this podcast is also available at:
https://renewwellnessblog.com/gaining-a-competitive-edge-in-sport-with-beetroot/
Enjoy!