Recipes — nitrate rich RSS

Jen and Brian prepare Jen's favorite pre-workout smoothie in the first of our series on how to utilize the convenience of smoothies to train better and recover faster. 

We've posted a few Beta Red recipes, but this one from Erin Weber is our new favorite. The addition of protein makes it a great post-workout recovery meal after a strenuous workout. The combination of beet juice, amino acids, and protein make it great following cycling, triathlon, trail running, mountain biking, or whatever other training you prefer.

It’s a not-so-well-kept secret in endurance sports that more and more elite athletes are loading up on nitrate-rich foods like spinach and beets to improve performance. We take a look at some of the research behind this, and give a simple and tasty recipe to get you started on improving performance through better nutrition.

With the temperature on the rise, now is the perfect time for Peter Maksimow's latest creation - Beta Red Green Sun Tea. Cool off and perform better with this refreshing blend.