Oats are a staple of my diet – featured in my morning oatmeal or muesli, and often incorporated into bars or desserts. Not only are oats inexpensive and versatile, but they offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that oat fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol, and antioxidant compounds in oats can help decrease […]
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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. […]