At Elevated Eats, we don't just cook clean — we engineer every ingredient with a specific performance purpose. One of our most powerful (and most underestimated) tools? Beets. Here's the science — and how we turn it into food professional athletes actually crave.

What Makes Beets a Performance Superfood?

Beets are naturally high in dietary nitrates — compounds your body converts into nitric oxide (NO), a molecule critical to vascular function and athletic output.

Here's what nitric oxide does during training:

• 🩸 Vasodilation — relaxes and widens blood vessels, increasing blood flow

• 🫁 Oxygen delivery — more blood flow means more oxygen delivered to working muscles

• ⚡ Reduced oxygen cost of exercise — the same effort requires less oxygen, improving efficiency

• 🏃 Enhanced stamina and endurance — athletes sustain higher output for longer

• 💪 Faster muscle recovery — improved circulation accelerates waste removal post-exercise

Multiple peer-reviewed studies confirm that dietary nitrate supplementation — especially from whole food sources like beets — significantly improves time-trial performance, VO2 max efficiency, and recovery speed in trained athletes.

The Elevated Eats Beet-Based Performance Menu

The challenge with beets isn't the science — it's palatability. Most athletes aren't lining up for a plain beet salad before a game. That's where Elevated Eats comes in.

🍩 Chocolate Collagen Beetroot Energy Donuts

A pre-workout or between-meal powerhouse. Beets provide nitric oxide support, collagen peptides support joint and tendon integrity, and dark chocolate adds antioxidants that fight exercise-induced oxidative stress. Slow-burning fuel — no crash.

🧇 Raspberry Beet Blood Flow Waffles

Built for the pre-lift window or post-practice recovery. The raspberry-beet combination delivers concentrated nitrates and antioxidants. Pair with eggs for a complete performance meal in a format athletes love.

🥤 Beet-Based Signature Pre-Workout Drink

Our proprietary formula supports blood flow, energy, focus, and speed — without artificial stimulants, fillers, or the crash that follows most commercial pre-workouts. Clean, effective, built around whole food ingredients athletes can trust.

Performance Timing: When to Eat Beets for Maximum Effect

• ⏱️ 60–120 minutes before training — consume nitrate-rich foods to optimize blood flow during your session

• 🥚 Pair with quality carbs and protein — improves uptake and provides complete pre-workout fuel (e.g., Raspberry Beet Waffles + eggs)

• 🔄 Consistency matters — nitric oxide benefits compound with regular dietary nitrate intake, not just single-day loading

"For maximum benefit, consume natural nitrate-rich foods like beets 60–120 minutes before training to optimize blood flow during your session."

— Elevated Eats Performance Nutrition Team

Why Whole Food Nitrates Beat Synthetic Supplements

• Bioavailability — dietary nitrates from whole foods convert to NO more efficiently than most synthetic precursors

• Co-factors — whole beets deliver polyphenols, betalains, and vitamin C that synergistically support NO production

• No crash — whole food energy is slow-burning and sustained

• Ingredient integrity — athletes know exactly what they're consuming, with no proprietary blends or hidden fillers

Team Performance Snack Orders

Elevated Eats partners with professional sports teams to supply bulk performance snack orders — the same beet-based donuts, bars, and snacks our individual pro clients rely on, delivered at team scale. Whether you're a strength coach, athletic trainer, or team nutritionist — we can build a custom bulk program for your roster.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much beetroot do I need to improve athletic performance?

Research suggests approximately 300–600mg of dietary nitrates (roughly 200–300ml of beet juice or 1–2 medium beets) consumed 60–120 minutes before exercise produces meaningful performance benefits. Our performance foods are formulated to hit these targets in craveable formats.

Are beets good for muscle recovery?

Yes. Improved circulation from dietary nitrates accelerates removal of metabolic waste from muscles post-exercise, and beets' natural betalain pigments have documented anti-inflammatory properties that reduce soreness and support faster recovery between sessions.

Do Elevated Eats beet-based foods taste like beets?

Not in the way you'd expect. The Chocolate Beetroot Donuts taste like a rich chocolate donut. The Raspberry Beet Waffles taste like a premium brunch item. The performance is hidden in the flavor.

How do I order Elevated Eats performance meals?

Individual athletes can apply through our website. Sports teams interested in bulk performance snack programs can contact us directly to discuss custom options for your roster.

Ready to put beets — and 700+ performance recipes — to work for you? Apply to work with Elevated Eats today.