Health and performance benefits of beets are quite astonishing according to all the research available on this amazing root vegetable. Beets are a fast-acting carbohydrate that relaxes smooth muscle tissue, like blood vessels, to speed up healing and recovery processes after workouts.
BEET DOWN SHAKE
Makes: 1 serving
Serving size: 1 shake
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
INGREDIENTS
4 whole tart dark cherries (fresh or frozen)
1⁄2 frozen banana
2 kale stalks, ribs removed and leaves chopped
1⁄2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1⁄2 cup raw organic beet juice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
DIRECTIONS
1 In a blender on high speed, blend the cherries, banana, kale, and almond milk until smooth.
2 Add the juice and protein powder. Blend on high speed until smooth.
3 Pour the mixture into a chilled glass and serve immediately.
NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
250
2g
38g
22g
BEET DOWN SHAKE