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David Brewer

Pre-Workout High-Nitric Oxide Smoothie

This pre-workout smoothie pairs natural nitric oxide boosters (to enhance blood flow and athletic performance) with high-antioxidant and anti-cancer compounds ( targeting prostate and breast health).
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: Plant Based
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Pomegranate seeds (Arils)
  • 1.5 cups 100% Pomegranate juice
  • 1 Medium Beet
  • 1 cup Beet greens
  • 1 cup Beet Juice
  • 2 tbsp Turmeric paste
  • 2 cups Fresh arugula
  • 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed
  • 2 cups Fresh watermelon (with white rind)
  • 1 cup Broccoli sprouts
  • 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Method
 

  1. 1. Initial Seed Blend: Prevents gritty texture. Add the pomegranate seeds and pomegranate juice into the blender. Blend on high until the seeds are finely broken down.
    2. Add Nitric Oxide & Anti-Inflammatory Base: Add the fresh beets, beet greens, beet juice, turmeric paste, fresh arugula, flaxseeds, and watermelon (with white rind) to the blender.
    3. Second Blend Phase: Blend all added ingredients together until completely smooth and unified.
    4. Incorporate Broccoli Sprouts: Temperature protection. Add the broccoli sprouts last and push them down into the mixture. Blend briefly - keeping thermal exposure low helps preserve sensitive sulforaphane compound activity.
    5. Finish & Preserve: Top off with Ceylon cinnamon for antioxidant support and natural preservation, then blend lightly one final time.
    2. Freezing: Portion into freezer-safe cups and store for the week
    Thawing: Transfer a cup from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before use so it is thawed and ready for pre-workout consumption

Video

Notes

Core Ingredients & Benefits
  • Nitric Oxide & Performance Boosters: Beets, beet greens, beet juice, fresh arugula, and watermelon (specifically including the white rind for high L-citrulline content).
  • Anti-Cancer & Prostate/Breast Health Base: Broccoli sprouts (rich in sulforaphane), ground flaxseeds, and pomegranate (seeds and juice).
  • Absorption & Spice Enhancers: Turmeric paste (combined with extra virgin olive oil and black pepper to maximize curcumin absorption) and Ceylon cinnamon (for blood sugar control and natural preservation).
  • Pre-Routine Companion: Brewed green tea, taken 30 minutes before drinking the smoothie.
Note: The calories are based off of one serving