As I explained in my last post, I have been using Beet Boost in my pre-run smoothies for a while now as it alleviated the digestive issues I had been plagued with for so long.
I’ve also been using Beet Boost to make beet hummus because it tastes amazing – recipe for hummus is here.
A few weeks ago, Beet Boost contacted me and asked me if they could send me a tub of their Beet Boost so that I could have it the way they recommend and write a blog review on it.
I said “Sure!!” While I am a full-on proponent of eating WHOLE plant-foods vs pills, powders and mixes … I did do my homework before I purchased Beet Boost last year and what I learned, is that I truly do love their product as it fills a void. Even Beet Boost would tell you, “Eat an actual beet if you can!” … but when you can’t, Beet Boost is the next best option.
So what is it?
The ingredients listed on the container say: Beet Juice Concentrate and Tart Cherry Extract. That’s it. There are other brands on the market but they’ve added things like Stevia or “natural flavors” (whatever that means). Beet Boost kept things simple and I like that.
Beet Boost is non-GMO, vegan, gluten free and pesticide free. Like I said, there are no added sweeteners in it and you’ll get 4 beets and 40 tart cherries in each 4 oz serving.
Why do I care about beet juice and cherries?
There has been a lot of science on the consumption of beets and its heart healthy properties. Eating whole beets provides so many nutrients AND includes the ever important fiber that so many American’s lack. So please don’t stop eating WHOLE BEETS but if you exercise, travel a lot or are headed somewhere with a lot of elevation, Beet Boost could be beneficial and here is why:
- The body takes the natural inorganic nitrate contained in the beetroot part of BeetBoost and converts them into nitric oxide.
- According to scientists, nitric oxide improves overall cardiovascular health while exercising, which in turn improves your overall performance, allowing you to work out more efficiently for a longer period of time.
- The tart cherry part of the BeetBoost compound contains anthocyanins, which contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These substances help your muscles repair quicker and more easily following exercise, allowing you to return to your workout routine faster.
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That was straight from Beet Boost’s website but the science behind beets and nitric oxide to improve athletic performance is real. Here is one video Dr. Greger did on the subject.
Now I am definitely not saying ditch the whole beet! No way, in fact, most of the amazing nutrients found in beets are actually in the beet’s GREEN leafy part! You know the part that most people cut off and throw away! Heck no! Steam that stuff, slice it up and add it to your salad! By all means, never toss your beet greens (hey that rhymes). 🙂
But like I said, if you’re traveling and don’t have access to beets daily, Beet Boost can help. I followed their suggestion and I had a serving of Beet Boost daily every morning for four days.
Then, I stopped. What did I notice? The one thing that I did notice when I was drinking the Beet Boost, (and I even mentioned to my husband) was that I had way more energy but had consumed less coffee. I run at 4:30 in the morning before the world is awake … I had my Beet Boost on my drive into work and I honestly felt a little bit of a rush and it wasn’t because I was eager to get to the office.
The last few days, I’ve stopped having the daily Beet Boost and I haven’t had the same energetic feeling. This leads me to believe that Beet Boost would definitely come in handy when I am doing coast to coast travel and dealing with time changes or even post race when I have to put on my “mom-hat” and drive the kids around town. It can help beat that fatigue (pun intended) while at the same time aiding in muscle recovery.
Flavor wise, I definitely prefer it in my smoothie. It turns my smoothie a beautiful shade of pink.
But I will be honest, I didn’t mind it mixed straight with water. The first day I wasn’t too sure but after a few sips, I really enjoyed it. I don’t find it overly sweet at all and do you know what my FAVORITE part about it is? There are NO clumps! It mixes 100% and doesn’t leave a grimy, gritty, lumpy texture in your bottle or glass!!! Hallelujah!
While Beet Boost did provide me with a tub to review, I am being fully honest in my opinion here. I dig the stuff and while it won’t replace eating whole beets (and ahem, beet greens) for me, it will remain an integral part of my pre-race and post-run routine.
Best of all, Beet Boost gave me a code that all of you can use to get 15% off a Beet Boost order if you wish to give it a try too.
At checkout, use the code: TRAILMOMMA and you should receive 15% off your order.
If you get some, let me know what you think and let me know how you plan to use it. I have some additional recipe ideas in the works as my family really loves the hummus. I bet it can be mixed with so many things. What are your ideas?
Happy Trails!
~Trailmomma
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