Easy Beet and Strawberry Smoothie
Want a little push to get you through your next workout? Beets, which have lots of nitrates, can help to keep you moving. According to one study, nitrates improved oxygen use and helped study subjects exercise for up to 16 percent longer.
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Ingredients
- 4 beets cooked and peeled
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut water
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 lime juiced
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Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together until mixture is smooth.
Recipe Notes
Per serving: 147 calories, 4 g protein, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 34 g carbohydrates, 8 g fibre, 0 mg cholesterol, 332 mg sodium
Originally Published in Best Health Canada
