Get Juiced: The Best Juices for Before and After a Workout
Cold-pressed juice might seem like a fad—a prissy, girly fad, no less—but it’s actually the best thing for you, especially if you’re working out. “It’s super hydrating,” says Meghan Parks of Vancouver’s The Juice Truck. “It’s great for supporting your immune system. And if you use ginger and turmeric, which are both anti-inflammatory, it’s like nature’s Advil.” She shared two juices: one to drink before a run, another to drink after. Because it’s time to replace your coffee and Gatorade routine.
Before the Burn:
Beet: full of naturally occurring nitrates that help with endurance
Lemon: boosts your metabolism
Coconut Water: packed with electrolytes and potassium
Shilajit: energy boosting and anti-inflammatory. It also reduces stress
Fulvic Acid: helps promote balanced hydration
Honey: keeps your immunity up. Also tastes good
Himalayan Salt: for necessary trace minerals that help with recovery
After the Burn:
Turmeric: anti-inflammation
Hemp Milk: for protein and healthy fats
Coconut Cream: more good fats to replenish muscles
Cardamom: anti-inflammatory
Honey: for flavour
Bee Pollen: boosts your energy, and also your respiratory system
Chia Seed: fibre, protein and omegas
Raw Vanilla: helps to regulate your metabolism
Ginger: anti-inflammatory
Himalayan Salt: trace minerals
Medjool Date: adds a low glycemic sweetener and fibre
