Who knew Bon Appetit Magazine would inspire my latest post? Yeah, exactly. But as I was scanning recipes for something new and interesting I found an article about athletic performance.
According to the article Beet Juice is the latest tactic used by athletes to increase endurance. The high nitrate concentration in beets dilates blood vessels allowing for better profusion of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Essentially, it increases oxygenation of our muscle tissues extending the time before our muscles fatigue.
Well, I love beets so this is good news for me.
Here's the article if you're interested: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/nutrition/Never-Miss-a-Beet.html
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