According to nutritionist Lee Mitchell, beet juice has gained significant attention in the world of nutrition due to its potential energy-boosting benefits. “One of the key advantages of consuming beet juice is its ability to boost energy levels,” she says. “This can be attributed to the presence of dietary nitrates in beets, which are converted to nitric oxide in the body,” Lee explains. “Nitric oxide plays a crucial role in vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels. This improved blood flow can lead to enhanced oxygen and nutrient delivery to various tissues, including muscles, which can result in increased energy production and reduced feelings of fatigue during physical activities.”
On top of its potential to boost energy, beet juice offers a range of other health benefits. It’s rich in essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. “These components contribute to overall health by supporting the immune system, aiding in detoxification processes, and promoting cardiovascular health,” explains Lee. “The high content of antioxidants—particularly betalains—in beet juice can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.”
My experience drinking beet juice
Constantly keen to chase my first high, I found myself ordering the Fatigue Fighter beet juice every day—but making it at home is way more cost-efficient in the long run. Wash one beet, chop it into 4 to 8 pieces, and feed it through a blender. If you can’t stomach the taste (which is a little earthy and sweet), you can add a splash of orange or celery juice.
Sometimes I would down the entire juice with my breakfast (please note I did not replace any meal with my juice because food is life), and other times I would slowly sip the juice throughout the day. On the days I did treat myself to a morning coffee, I’d save my beet juice to power me through the dreaded 3 pm afternoon slump, and it worked absolute wonders. After a month of mixing up my beet juice routine, I found it most efficient (in terms of feeling low-energy) when enjoyed in the afternoon. For those, like me, who dislike coffee beyond midday or often find themselves reaching for a sweet treat to power through an afternoon of Zoom calls, I can highly recommend adding this in as an energy-boosting alternative.