▶️ Nitrate Rich Foods ▫️ So... are nitrates healthy? To be honest, there are many mixed reviews out there. Take a look at this quick extract from Healthline for a brief overview of the general consensus! 💭✔ ▫️ ‘Nitrates and nitrites are frequently added to processed meats like bacon, ham, sausages and hot dogs. They function as preservatives, helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. ▫️ They also add a salty flavour and improve the appearance of the meat products by giving them a red or pink colour. We do know that consuming processed meats is strongly linked to an increased risk of cancer in the digestive tract, and many people believe that the nitrates/nitrites are the reason for that. ▫️ However, they are also found naturally in foods like vegetables, foods that are generally perceived as healthy and linked to a reduced risk of cancer.' ❌ ▫️ If you watched my recent video with some other vegan bodybuilders, we drank beet juice before our workouts which gave us such an amazing pump! Numerous studies suggest that nitrates can enhance physical performance, especially during high-intensity endurance exercise. ▫️ Beetroots (or beetroot juice) are often used for this purpose because they are very high in nitrates. ▫️ This appears to be due to nitrates increasing the efficiency of mitochondria, the parts of cells that produce energy. 😲 ▫️ So I do recommend eating Nitrate rich foods coming from whole plant foods. ▫️ However, I did feel a little bit sick and nauseous from it, so I wouldn’t 100% recommend overdoing it on the beet juice. 🔑 ▫️ Credit: ➡ @jonvenus ▫️ Follow ↙️ 👉 @veganoutreach 👉 @shelter_ugolyok 👉 @animalsaustralia 👉 @mercyforanimals 👉 @animalequality 👉 @nutrition_facts_org 👉 @plantbasednews 👉 @ecovegandiet 👉 @theveganrush ▫️ Follow 👥, Like ♥️, Share 🔄 & Comment 📝 #arugula #basil #beetjuice #beetroot #beets #capetownvegan #cilantro #health #healthychoices #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthyvegan #jonvenus #nitrate #nitratefoods #nitraterichfoods #nutrition #powerlifting #rhubarb #swisschard #veganfood #veganknowledge #veganpower #vegansofcapetown #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #weightlifting #weightloss #wfpb https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaxoTPp1ac/?igshid=5cnkdtpf18cl
