12/16/2025
Beets are sooop good for ypu!
Why Beets?
Beets are packed with nutrients and rich in antioxidants, minerals and anti inflammatory compounds making them great for cardiovascular health. They have a rich, nutty, earthy flavor and they are a great source of the good kind of nitrites, the kind that help lower blood pressure and help improve performance. It takes about three to five beets (depending on their size, which varies widely) to get a performance boost, says study author Andy Jones, PhD, dean of research in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter. "Peak nitrate levels occur two to three hours after you eat or drink them," he says. So time your intake accordingly if your want to crush your next PR.
How To Eat Them
There are so many ways! As a kid, my mom pickled them and made us eat Borscht! I use them now in smoothies, grated on salads, stir fries, sliced with goat cheese, beet juice is amazing and you can even simply slice them up, add salt and eat them raw! The following recipe is one of my favorites.
Power Beet Hummus Recipe
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium beet, roasted or boiled, peeled and quartered
1 - 2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons almond butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 2 drops of DoTERRA Lemon Essential Oil
1/4 cup extra virgin Olive Oil
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Optionally garnish with cilantro
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and garnish with cilantro. Serve with veggies, pita chips, rice crackers or spread on a sandwich loaded with veggies!
So many reasons to fuel your body using simple superfoods you can find at pretty much every local grocery store. I love helping you learn what to eat, why to eat it and how to eat in the right macro balance because if you want to build a truly fit, strong & healthy body that feels amazing, you really cannot run off a bad diet!!!
