Pre-Workout Smoothie
Who doesn't love a good smoothie? This one is especially antioxidant packed and holds a beautiful color that is irresistible! Cherries, blueberries, and watermelon may play a role in reducing muscle soreness, likely thanks to their anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Watermelon also has the beneficial amino acid l-citrulline.Beets and greens contain nitrates, which may help improve athletic performance by reducing oxygen needs. Nitrates can have profound effects on the power plants within all of our cells, reducing our oxygen needs during exercise so we can bust out the same amount of work with less oxygen.
Servings 4
Daily Dozen 
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen cooked beets*
- 2 cups frozen watermelon
- 2 cups frozen berries
- 2 cups frozen cherries
- 8 medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon amla (optional)
- 3-6 cups water
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds. If it is too thick, add more water.
- Drink up and have a great workout!
Notes
*To cook the beets, thoroughly scrub them, then cut into one inch cubes. Place the beets on a silicone mat or parchment paper and bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about one hour.
Allow the beets to cool then place them on a baking sheet and stick them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer safe container and keep them in the freezer for whenever you need a pre-workout boost!
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