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    Published: Nov 22, 2020 · Modified: Aug 16, 2022 · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    10 Benefits Beetroot Juice Before Workout

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    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.

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    • 🤔 Why this juice works
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👟 What is the benefit of drinking beet juice for athletes?
    • 💚 Significant health benefits of beetroot
    • 🏥 Nutrients in Beetroot and Celery Juice
    • 🏋️‍♂️ Beetroot benefits for men
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 💭 Precautions
    • 🧃 More Morning Juices ideas
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🤔 Why this juice works

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

    We will overview the health benefits of drinking beetroot juice and 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 celery juice 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 your Juicer, you may throw everything in the Juicer without cutting it; or just roughly cut your produce in big chunks. If not, take out the apple's core and the carrots' tops.

    Step 2: juice your ingredients

    Most juicers work the same way: 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, add about half a cup of water to the juicer aperture, so it drags some 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. See our storing juice tips.

    When to drink beetroot juice

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

    Also, it is great to have juice previous to a 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, increasing exercise endurance.

    💚 Significant health benefits of beetroot

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    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, which is 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 benefit 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 lower blood pressure levels, as it relaxes blood vessels, 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!

    Read on: Homemade Liver Cleanse Juice »

    Check out this Carrot Beet Pineapple Detox Juice Recipe; it is a juice that we designed for an Ayurvedic Cleanse organized for our friends from Ayurveda Lifestyle Yoga Academy.

    You can also try beets in savory dishes like this delicious pink beet hummus on this site.

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    Explore more about the benefits of drinking beetroot juice.

    🏥 Nutrients in Beetroot and Celery Juice

    Folate

    Being a good source of folate, adding folate to your diet can help you get the daily recommended amount of 600 micrograms if you're of childbearing age. 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 vasodilators that relax blood vessels and prompt and increase 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!

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    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.

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    Green Apple

    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.

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    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Can you use beet greens for juicing?

    Yes, you can use beet greens for juicing. Beet greens are a great source of vitamins A and C and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and iron. They also contain antioxidants that can help protect the body against disease.

    Although you can juice beet greens and stems, they may make your juice taste more bitter. You might want to add another half apple or sweet fruit to counterbalance the effect.

    Do you need to cook beets before juicing?

    You don't need to cook beets before juicing them, but it may make the juice a bit easier to digest. If you do cook them, boiling is the best method. You can also bake or roast beets, which can overcook them and make the juice too sweet.

    Do 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.

    Remember 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.

    Don't drink beet juice if you’re prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones. 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.

    Juicing for Health: The Truth about Juicing

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

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

    Slow masticating juicer

    If you don't have a juicer, you can also make juices, following these simple tips on juicing without a juicer plus three delicious recipes.

    Want to know more about the benefits of Juicing? Check our post:

    Juicing for Health: The Truth about Juicing

    🧃 More Morning Juices ideas

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

    Check out our Carrot and Beets Detox juice if you want more Beet juicing recipes. Also, juicing red cabbage and consuming green cabbage juice are excellent gut-healing and liver cleansing juices.

    Foods with a natural purple hue, such as blueberries and purple passion fruits, provide many 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

    beetroot and celery juice

    Beetroot Juice Benefits and Recipe

    Gus
    This Beetroot Juice after a workout. It has anti-inflammatory, stamina, and muscle power improving benefits.
    5 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Beverage, Juice
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 77 kcal

    Equipment

    Omega Slow Masticating juicer.
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    Cold-press Juicer Omega (affiliate link)
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 beetroot
    • 3 celery stalks, leaves, and all
    • 1 apple any color works
    • 1 tablespoon ginger
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    Directions
     

    • Chop. Depending on the Juicer you have, you may be able to throw everything in the Juicer without cutting it; if not, take out the core of the apple and coarsely chop the products.
      1 beetroot, 3 celery, 1 apple, 1 tablespoon ginger
    • Introduce ingredients dow the chute. Start introducing all the ingredients, combining the leaves and solids, to prevent the juicer from getting stuck.

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    Notes

    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.
    It is not necessary to peel the ginger; the Juicer will do it all.
    I use this Juicer. Works very well but I am planning to upgrade to a Cold-Pressed one (the benefits are outlined in the article).

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 81mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Beetroot Juice Benefits and Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    77
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    81
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    401
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    19
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    13
    g
    14
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    332
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • 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 a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Graciela says

      December 20, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Gracias por el dato sobre los oxalatos, porque tuve cálculos renales y eran de de oxalato de calcio....
      Saludos!!!
      Graciela.-

      Reply
      • Gus says

        December 22, 2020 at 10:46 pm

        Qué bueno! Nos alegra mucho que te haya sido útil! Saludos!

        Reply
    2. Taly says

      August 13, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Gracias por la idea de consumir remolacha en un jugo! De esta manera las incorporé en mi alimentación!

      Reply
    3. Chrissaysnature says

      August 21, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love to make this juice in the morning it is perfectly refreshing and keeps me more energized! Thanks for an amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 21, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        You are very welcome! Yes, it is the perfect way to start a day!

        Reply
    4. Crystal says

      August 21, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is great information! I’ve always been told how healthy beets are. This article definitely makes me want to go out and buy a juicer!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 21, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        Beets are great and powerful!

        Reply
    5. Lucy says

      August 21, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      I never thought of having beetroot juice after a workout. It's so refreshing and I feel a lot less fatigued after exercising now. Packed full of nutrients and so much healthier than store bought post workout drinks. Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio says

      August 21, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      I just love the vibrant color of the beetroot juice! This was so refreshing and I was worried it would be bitter but I didn't find it bitter!

      Reply
    7. Choclette says

      August 21, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Beetroot is just brilliant and luckily I really like them and the juice. Never tried it with celery though, so that's a good tip and I'll include that next time I make some.

      Reply
    8. Meryl says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious and refreshing! Perfect way to start the day!

      Reply
    9. Anaiah says

      August 22, 2021 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious and refreshing juice jam packed with nutrients! I love drinking this when I get home from a workout because the beetroot really helps with muscle recovery. Thanks for this!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 22, 2021 at 10:41 am

        Hi Anaiah! We are glad you found it delicious and helpful for your daily routine!

        Reply
    10. Julia says

      August 22, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      I was worried that the beetroot would give this a really earthy taste but it didn't, the apple added a nice sweetness and the beetroot a lovely colour. It didn't disappoint. Going to try it with a golden beetroot tomorrow to see what colour I get ... little things. Thank you.

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      September 03, 2021 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love the addition of the apple and ginger. It really adds to the flavor!

      Reply
    12. Carrie Robinson says

      September 03, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea that beet root juice has so many health benefits! Definitely going to try this recipe soon. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      September 04, 2021 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      I do love beetroot although I mostly buy pickled unless I need it another way for a particular recipe. I have to say this smoothie looks lush.

      Reply
    14. Aleisha says

      September 07, 2021 at 5:11 am

      5 stars
      So yum! Love how you mention to keep the leaves on the celery (such a waste when people cut them off before juicing!). I also juice beetroot leaves sometimes too 🙂

      Reply
    15. MazterGee says

      September 13, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      thanks,, I juice just the Celery and Beetroot and add a teaspoon of lemon,,, 🙂 I've never had pink urine lol

      Reply
      • Gus says

        September 13, 2021 at 6:09 pm

        Great combination! Sometimes I do that as well when I am missing an ingredient!

        Reply
    16. Hailey says

      June 21, 2022 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Who knew there were so many benefits to beet juice?! Thanks for the delicious recipe.

      Reply
    17. Heather says

      June 21, 2022 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Never thought of having beetroot juice as a workout drink... can't wait to try this juice!

      Reply
    18. Beth says

      June 22, 2022 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      This sounds really good. I'm a big fan of beets, so I'm eager to try this. I had no idea that beets were THIS healthy.

      Reply
    19. Astrid says

      July 12, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Hello! If I don't have a juicer, will a blender work? Also, do I have to cook the beets before blending them? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        July 13, 2022 at 1:29 am

        Hi Astrid, absolutely. You can use a blender and decide if you want to keep the pulp (fiber) or strain it. Here's a post with more details on how to juice without a juicer. Regarding beets, you can juice beets without cooking them. If using a blender, I recommend peeling them and cutting them into small dice. Let me know if you have any other questions.

        Reply
    20. Yes Or No Spinner says

      November 22, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      I love beetroot juice before workouts! It's a great way to get my blood flowing and give me energy.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 22, 2022 at 9:15 pm

        Same here! Part of our workout routine! 🙂

        Reply

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