10 Benefits Beetroot Juice Before Workout

This Beetroot Juice Pre Work Out has anti-inflammatory, stamina, and muscle power improving benefits.

It seems like everyone is talking about beetroot juice these days. If you are someone who is looking for a great pre and post-workout drink, then this article might be of interest to you.

Drinking beet juice has many benefits including increased stamina, improved endurance, better hydration, and decreased muscle soreness and blood pressure.

We will give an overview of the health benefits of drinking beetroot juice as well as how to make it at home!

Beets are healthy no matter how you prepare them. However, juicing beets is a superior way to enjoy them because cooking beets reduces their nutritional value.

Beetroots are great for strengthening bones, and they have anti-insomnia properties. This is why having beetroot juice before workout is a great idea.

First, we need to strengthen our bones and muscles to perform better during our training, avoid injuries and recover optimally.

Second, when we work out, we also awaken our bodies. So if you work out after your daily routine, say 6 pm or later, having beet juice pre-workout will help you have a better sleep.

How long does it take for beetroot juice to work?

Beetroot juice takes 2-3 hours to work and may have an impact after 24 hours, according to 2015 research. During that period, beet juice improves blood circulation, reduces high pressure, improves digestive tracts, and detoxifies the body.

When we aim to lose some weight we drink our weight loss juice which has reduced sugar and features de-bloating ingredients.

Don't forget to try our ultimate Post-Workout smoothie, for smooth muscle recovery!

Ingredients

• Beetroot
• Apple
• Celery stalks
• Fresh ginger (optional)

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

How to Make Beetroot, Apple, Celery Juice?

Step 1: wash and rinse your produce

Depending on the Juicer you have, you may throw everything in the Juicer without cutting it; or just roughly cutting your produce in big chunks. If not, take out the core of the apple and the tops of the carrots.

Step 2: juice your ingredients

Most juicers work the same way, where you insert the fruit or veggie into a chute, and the freshly squeezed juice comes out. However, this may vary depending on your juicer.

Start introducing all the ingredients, combining the leaves and solids, to prevent the juicer from getting stuck.

If you want to thin the juice a little, you can add about half a cup of water in the juicer aperture, so it drags some of the rest of the fruits and veggies.

Step 3: Store (if not drinking immediately)

You can reserve the juice for up to 24 hours in a mason jar.

When to drink beetroot juice

Drink beet juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, before breakfast to improve the metabolism and digestive functions.

Also, it is great to have juice previous to workout, given its benefits on improved resistance to blood pressure.

How much beet juice to drink

One to two cups is the ideal quantity. If you want to see a significant drop in blood pressure, drink at least that much daily. Beets are a good source of nutrition and generally safe for consumption, although they have a fairly high level of oxalate.

Excess beet juice may contribute to the formation of kidney stones due to their high amounts of oxalate.

What is the benefit of drinking beet juice for athletes?

Beetroot juice has been reported as a supplement that may enhance physical performance. (16)

Some research suggests that concentrated beet juice can improve exercise efficiency and oxygen uptake.

The results showed that the beet juice supplement reduced muscle resistance to blood flow. Therefore, less energy was required for smooth muscle contraction allowing for an increase in exercise endurance.

Significant health benefits of beetroot

There are lots of drinking beet juice benefits before workout:

1. Numerous studies suggest improved exercise stamina and that naturally occurring nitrates present in beetroot can enhance physical performance during high-intensity endurance exercise. Also, dietary nitrates have been shown to reduce oxygen use during physical activity. Thus, it may improve cycling and running performance, boost oxygen use, and improve overall exercise performance. (16)
2. Improves muscle power in people with heart failure: sending signals to the tiny muscle cells around your arteries and telling them to relax, which is excellent after exercise.(1)
3. It helps you maintain a healthy weight: since they are high in water and low in calories. Beets also contain moderate amounts of protein and fiber. These are both critical nutrients for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. (2)
4. May slow the progression of dementia: beet improves blood flow to the brain's frontal lobe, associated with higher-level thinking, such as decision-making and working memory.(3)
5. It may reduce cancer risk: The antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory nature of raw beets have led to an interest in their ability to prevent cancer. Evidence suggests that chronic inflammation is a precursor of cancer, thus we should always aim to reduce inflammation in our bodies. Beets fight inflammation in our bodies. (4)
6. Aids reduce cholesterol. By breaking down the bile acid in your liver, beet juice can help regulate cholesterol levels. (5)
7. Help reduce cardiovascular risk. Beet juice contains a unique blend of phytochemicals and antioxidants that may be beneficial for overall heart health by reducing blood pressure and protecting LDL from oxidation. (6)
8. Supports your liver: the antioxidant betaine potentially helps prevent or reduce fatty deposits in the liver produced by a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. (7)
9. Excellent source of other essential minerals: manganese, potassium, and the super important iron, to prevent anemia. (8)
10. Drinking beet juice may represent a good source of folate important for normal cell function and tissue growth. (9)
11. Lower Blood Pressure: High blood pressure can damage your blood vessels and heart. What's more, it is among the most decisive risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and premature death worldwide. Drinking beet juice may help lowering blood pressure levels, as it relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow, and aid in cardiovascular disease. (10)

Consume beetroot extract or eat beets regularly to make the best out of this purple beauty!

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Nutrients in Beetroot and Celery Juice

Folate

Being a good source of folate, if you’re of childbearing age, adding folate to your diet can help you get the daily recommended amount of 600 micrograms. Folate also helps to prevent neural tube defects. (11)

Potassium

It is a mineral and electrolyte, and it helps muscles and nerves function as they should. Having beetroot pre-workout, always in moderation, can help keep the potassium levels in your body optimal. (12)

Nitric oxide

Beet juice contains high levels of nitric oxide, which is a gas that helps keep the blood vessels relaxed. This beetroot benefit may help people with angina (chest pain) and other cardiovascular conditions like heart failure.

Taking nitric oxide supplements is often marketed as a means to improve blood flow in the body, stimulate healing, enhance heart health, and offer a variety of other possible advantages. (13)

The beet juice reduces the oxygen cost of moderate and intense exercise and thus can improve athletic performance.

Nitrates

Beetroot natural nitrates are a vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels and prompt and increases blood flow to muscles during physical activity (14).

This beetroot benefit may help people with angina (chest pain) and other cardiovascular conditions like heart failure.

Nitrates in beetroot juice make it a strong candidate for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity.

The dietary nitrate found in beetroots has been shown to lower the amount of oxygen needed during exercise, thus allowing you to work out harder and longer than before!

Celery juice with beet juice improves the nutritional value of your juice given these vegetables' anti-inflammatory properties; thus, it is a good idea to add celery stalks to your juice.

The ingredients in this juice help improve skin health, improve the digestive tract's function, and help relax nerves, which are sometimes damaged due to unhealthy lifestyle and food choices.

To add an immune booster property to this juice, we added ginger. I add the green apple for its antioxidant properties and sweetness, enhancing the flavor and making it delicious.

Beetroot benefits for men

Beetroot is an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and B6. Beetroot also contains Nitrates which are believed to have several health benefits, including improved blood pressure and increased exercise performance.

Some studies have also shown that Beetroot can improve sexual function in men. One study showed that Beetroot improved blood flow to the penis and helped men to achieve and maintain an erection. Beetroot is also a good source of antioxidants which can help to protect against cell damage.

Because of these potential health benefits, Beetroot is sometimes referred to as a "superfood." While more research is needed to fully understand the health benefits of Beetroot, it is clear that this humble root vegetable has a lot to offer. For men looking for ways to improve their health, Beetroot should definitely be on the menu.

Does beets make you poop?

Beets can make you poop. The high levels of dietary fiber found in beets can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some people, including gas, bloating, and diarrhea. For this reason, it's recommended that you start slowly when introducing beets into your diet and gradually increase your intake to allow your body time to adjust.

Keep in mind that juicing beets removes the fiber from the vegetables though.

Precautions

Beetroot juice side effects: your urine and stools may turn red or pinkish after eating beets due to the plant pigment. It is harmless. It may be startling if you don’t expect it.

If you’re prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones, don’t drink beet juice. Beets are high in oxalates, which are naturally occurring substances that form crystals in your urine. They may lead to stones.

Beets vs beetroot: we are talking about the same thing, the beetroot is simply the taproot segment of the beet plant. It is usually known in the US and Canada as beets while they are referred to as beetroot in the UK. Beets are root vegetables that can be cooked in many ways.

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Get an excellent Cold-Pressed juicer, also known as a slow masticating juicer.

It will be one of the best investments you have made in the year! Trust me! Make sure you check the juicer's instructions before starting, as many juicers have different working mechanisms.

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More Morning Juices ideas

• The Morning Green Juice
• Carrot, Apple, and Celery Juice
• Kiwi Juice
• Kale Green Juice
• Carrot, Cucumber, and Celery Juice

Foods with a natural purple hue, such as blueberries and purple passion fruits, provide a plethora of health advantages owing to their high concentration of potent plant compounds.

If you are like us and want more purple in your life check out our Watermelon and Purple Passion Fruit Smoothie and our Frozen berry smoothie, which will make great breakfast companions in your healthy diet.

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Recipe

Food safety

We sometimes take for granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience that the average visitor may not. Add to, or remove from, the list below with health and safety tips.

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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