Juice Ingredients Athletes Should Try

Athletes generally require more energy than the average person, as they use more energy during sports games and workouts. Because of this, it's important that athletes (and people who generally practice more athletic habits) have an adequate amount of energy, especially by consuming fruits and vegetables. The habits and behaviours we carry out outwardly stem from the healthy habits we carry out inwardly. 

Juicing is one of the best alternatives to ensuring your vegetable and fruit intake is sufficient, as it removes the insoluble fibre, making it easily digestible and increasing nutrient-absorption rate. 

We've compiled a list of some important ingredients to try in your juices if you're an athlete or have an active lifestyle. 

Beetroot

Contains nitrite that opens up blood vessels by increasing blood flow thus carrying more oxygen to the active muscles. Nitric oxide also signals molecule communication between the tissues and cells of a person. In other words, this allows for better blood flow and more sufficient oxygen supply. Many athletes have shown up to 16% improvement in their performance after adding beetroot into their diets.

Tomato

Tomatoes help in preventing muscle pain and fatigue that typically kick in the day after intense physical movements. The lycopene in tomatoes contains antioxidants that aid in controlling oxidative stress. This can in turn help athletes when working out so they don't experience muscle pain thus improving the health fitness of the athlete.

Cucumber

Cucumbers are one of the most refreshing vegetables and have incredible cooling and hydrating effects. Athletes tend to lose electrolytes when they sweat during workouts. Therefore, it is important that their diet contains hydrating vegetables like cucumbers prior to their extensive training hours.   

Research shows that many athletes who drink cucumber juice can workout for hours without getting as tired as athletes who feel dehydrated from sweating and thus get tired faster as a result of lacked hydration.  

Orange

No matter the occasion, you can never go wrong with some orange juice. It's sweet, refreshing and is filled with immune-system-boosting vitamin C and phytonutrients which improve cell functioning during exercise. Oranges are also synonymous with quick recovery processes in general , even in people who've just undergone surgery. 

Find your health preferences and discover your unique tastes. Then choose the best vegetable and fruit combinations that work for you. Use Kuvings to blend your favourite fruits and vegetables into delicious juices every morning as it will help improve your health and physical performance. Choose 100% fruits and vegetables juices without any added sweeteners. 

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