Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage
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Dr. Greger shares his recipe for a nitrate-rich vegetable smoothie, called "My V-12 Vegetable Blast," which can improve athletic performance, lung function, blood pressure, cognitive function, and longevity by enhancing oxygen delivery and efficiency. The recipe involves prepping 5 days' worth of smoothies with ingredients like celery, carrots, bell peppers, beets, jalapeños, turmeric, kale, and parsley, and Dr. Greger suggests pairing it with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or avocado for optimal nutrient absorption.
Insights
- Dr. Greger's "My V-12 Vegetable Blast" smoothie recipe incorporates nitrate-rich vegetables such as beetroot and spinach, which can significantly enhance various aspects of health, including athletic performance, lung function, blood pressure, cognitive function, and longevity.
- The emphasis on prepping 5 days' worth of smoothies with a combination of specific ingredients like celery, beets, turmeric, and kale, underscores the importance of convenience and consistency in maintaining a healthy daily routine, as advocated by Dr. Greger for optimal nutritional benefits and overall well-being.
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Recent questions
What are the benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables?
Improved oxygen delivery, athletic performance, and longevity.
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Summary
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"V-12 Vegetable Blast: Dr. Greger's Smoothie"
- Dr. Greger shares his favorite vegetable smoothie recipe, inspired by nitrate-rich vegetables like beetroot and spinach, known for enhancing oxygen delivery and efficiency, improving athletic performance, lung function, blood pressure, cognitive function, and longevity.
- The recipe, named "My V-12 Vegetable Blast" in his cookbook, involves prepping 5 days' worth of smoothies with ingredients like celery, carrots, bell peppers, beets, jalapeños, turmeric, and hardy greens like kale and parsley.
- To make the smoothie, blend a mix of vegetable juice, ice, pepper, horseradish, and lemon juice with the pre-prepped vegetable bags, ensuring a convenient and healthy daily routine.
- Dr. Greger emphasizes the nutritional benefits of the smoothie, suggesting pairing it with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or avocado for optimal absorption of nutrients, and promotes his cookbook "How Not to Die Cookbook" for more healthy recipes, with proceeds going to charity.
