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SPORT-FIT
STAYING FIT FOR LIFE
Eat & Drink to a healthier Fit Body:
By: Cynthia Sass
Fitness Foods to Help You Get in Shape
Faster
Beet juice for stamina:
Recent research shows that this ruby red root veggie
may be more effective at boosting energy than
caffeine, or nearly anything you'll find in the
supplement aisle. When UK researchers asked male
athletes to down either 16 ounces of organic beetroot
juice or a placebo, those who gulped the real thing
cycled for up to 16% longer, an effect scientists say
isn't achievable by any other known means, including
training. To bolster your performance, invest in a
juicer and grab some fresh beets, which are in season
year-round. Or look for bottled beet juice, which can
be sipped straight or blended into a pre-workout
smoothie.
