Beet juice page

[TriGirl]

Hi everyone,

So after having read a bunch of research showing a great endurance benefit from using beet juice daily, I have started drinking this in the morning before my workouts.

I know that sweet potatoes are superior to bananas as a post workout energy source, but was wondering about using beet juice post workout instead since this is much easier.

I am training for an ironman so I need the extra energy.

Lonnie

[chronyx]

Sounds legit, as they say!

[Danielfire]

great idea, have you noticed a difference?

[Catherine]

I've been drinking beet juice daily for about 2 weeks and i do feel like i've got more energy. It's very subtle and maybe it's all in my head but I think there's something to the beet juice.

we drink it after workouts, not before. I don't think my guts could handle it before a workout!

[impala454]

Probably because it's got a ton of sugar

[TrPAssasin]

Do you have any links to this research?

[cori93437]

Hmm... sugary juice instead of whole foods.
Yes, beets are sugary.
They also have a TON of nitrates, which are probably playing a role in this.

And other compounds... some friendly, some not so friendly.
If a person has kidney issues, for instance, they should NOT consume beets at all as they are very high in oxalates.

[Annana]

You should give beet kvass a try. It's an easy to make fermented beetroot drink which is apparently very nutritious and a great tonic. Beet Kvass

[Catherine]

i've made some and it's sitting in the fridge now, but i'm still too chicken to try it!

[Annana]

I made some ages ago and it was actually not bad. I'll need to make it again the next time I have some beetroot handy.