This week, read about the best way to deliver health messages, Sport England’s #thisgirlcan campaign, beet juice improves exercise-related vasodilation in older adults, the 88-year old skier you want to be, why carbs are not the enemy, how to make yourself go to the gym, and more. How best to deliver messages about promoting health? Given the […]
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Rich Chocolate Cake (with Beets)
This chocolate cake tastes very decadent, but it is significantly higher in nutrients and lower in calories than most cakes. Although it does not contain butter or oil, a key ingredient provides richness and a health boost. This cake contains beets (no one will guess!), which deliver plenty of nutrients, including nitrates, which have been the topic of considerable […]
Will beet juice improve endurance performance?
I wrote this article in 2012, and since the science of nitrates in vegetables on health and athletic performance has continued to evolve, with many promising studies. See this page for newer updates on dietary nitrates, sports performance, and health. One race morning, I noticed my XC Ottawa teammates Karl and Megan drinking beet juice. […]