Summer Olympics Training and Diet!

 I have been listening more than watching the Olympics and I often wonder about their training schedules and diet. So, in researching some of their secrets I found some interesting things, one of which has really stuck with me. BEETS!!!

I Love, Love Beets....They are so versatile. They can be used in juices, salads, soups, raw, roasted, etc..
Their benefits are so amazing. Eating beets can improve running performance due to their ability to improve oxygen utilisation during exercise. So before you hit the pavement, juice it up with some wonderful beetjuice!!!



APPLE, BEET AND CARROT JUICE

Ingredients:   1 Apple 2 Beets (Australia beetroot) 3 Large Carrots 1 Piece Ginger (thumb sized) 4 cups Spinach/Kale (Australia tuscan cabbage)   Directions Wash all produce well Juice Pour over ice Enjoy!

Many people especially athletes focus on protein, carbs, and fats but sometime forget about the  micro nutrients our bodies need as well. Some of the vital minerals and vitamins of Beets are magnesium and potassium.

Red plant foods known as (polyphenols) are high in antioxidants, and vitamin c. Also, with its beautiful red color this root vegetable is loaded with Lycopene, one of the most potent cancer fighting protective agent, as well as prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Also, Beets are a great Chraka 1 food.... not only are they a root vegetable for grounding but a vibrant red color of Chakra 1.

There are so many more wonderful benefits to eating beets. As an athlete, mom and someone who wants to take care of my body I will be adding more beets to my diet.

Diet challenge for the day: adding beets into your diet!!!

Here is a strength challenge for today:
Try 15 static lunges on each leg. Then put down weights(if you used any) and do squat jumps, which is, no weights and squat as low as you can, then jump straight up as high as you can- do as many as you can. Then repeat cycle up to 3 sets.
Then switch to upper body moves: Pushups (however you can do them)as many as you can do immediately as you have finished one set of leg exercise. Keep alternating between leg/ upper body for the 3 sets. End with some great stretches.

good luck and let me know how it goes???? I plan on taping my challange!!!