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| Beet-Apple Juice |
Naturally occurring nitrates in beets and spinach can increase muscular-contraction force and help your muscles use oxygen more efficiently to generate the energy needed to keep up the pace.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-size beets
- 2 red-skinned apples
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cups spinach
- 1⁄2 English cucumber
- 1⁄2 lemon, peeled
- 1⁄2 inch piece fresh ginger
Per Serving:
Calories: 167, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 42g, Protein: 4g
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| Pear-Broccoli Juice |
Each sip delivers a hefty load of vitamin K, a micronutrient linked with building stronger bones.
Ingredients:
- 2 pears
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 Swiss chard leaves
- 1⁄2 English cucumber
- 2 celery stalks
- 1⁄2 lemon, peeled
Per Serving:
Calories: 174, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 43g, Protein: 6g
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| Tomato-Watermelon Juice |
Tomato juice might help your muscles bounce back quicker from an intense workout. In one Swedish study, people who drank a little more than half a cup of the red stuff daily experienced less exercise-induced oxidative stress, which may limit the damage your muscles suffer during exercise.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups watermelon, rind removed
- 2 medium-size tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small zucchini
- 1⁄2 lemon, peeled
- 1⁄3 cup fresh basil
Per Serving
Calories: 132, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 31g, Protein: 5g