Best & Healthiest Way to Support Nitric Oxide & Energy During The Holiday Season

Aging is a natural and beautiful process, and it does not need to come with any complications. As an active person, you can look at aging as a contributor to better decision-making on managing and supporting your energy levels.

Our goal is to share how you can support nitric oxide and energy levels during this holiday season with healthy, easy, and yummy dishes. 

Since decision-making changes and improves with age, so can our choices at the holiday table.

You may have read one of our previous blogs on nitric oxide, heart health, and energy, where we shared the impact it has on red blood cells to deliver oxygen from our lungs to all tissues in the body.

And one of the best ways besides staying active to increase nitric oxide production in the body is by consuming plenty of reds - red spinach, fermented beets, rhubarb, Aronia berries, or leafy greens like bok choy or arugula. They are all high in plant-based nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide, and are easy to use in creative dishes.

Here are some of the most creative and healthiest recipes to support nitric oxide so you can stay active and joyful with your friends and family during this special time of the year.

Heart-Healthy Popsicles:

This is an all-time favorite recipe for everyone, from kids to adults. You can make popsicles filled with reds and antioxidants from scratch in just a few minutes. All of it requires little time, effort, and some necessary ingredients.

Things You Need:

• Red Beets ( 2 cups)
• Turmeric (one medium size root) 
• Arugula ( 2 cups)
• Mango  (1 cup)
• Ginger (one medium size root) 
• Can of coconut cream 

How to prepare:

Step 1: Peel – off all the vegetables and fruits.

Step 2: Cut all into pieces and make a mixture of all with the help of a food processor.

Step 3: Fill the popsicle mold halfway with the mixture and freeze overnight, or until completely frozen.This is it! Your yummy popsicle is ready to enjoy. 

Beetroot & Mango Nitric Oxide Smoothie:

This red smoothie can become your best pre-workout energy snack. You can drink this nitric oxide booster smoothie before and during your strength training to keep up your energy levels.

Things You Need:

• ½ cup of unsweetened coconut milk, (or other non-dairy milk)
• 1 scoop of Resync Nitric Oxide Collagen Protein
• 1 scoop of Resync Recovery - nitric oxide reds, better than beet powder
• 3/4 cup of mango (fresh or frozen)
• 5 medium strawberries and/or ½ cup of Aronia berries 
• a dash of ginger
• If your fruits were not frozen, add a handful Mk of ice. 
• Topping: shredded coconut to garnish (optional) 

How to prepare:

Step 1: Blend the nitric oxide collagen protein, Resync Recovery reds, and ginger in a blender with the strawberries, mango, and unsweetened coconut milk. Mix until everything is well blended & smooth.

Step 2: Add any additional toppings you desire.

Step 3: Enjoy it!

Nitric Oxide Boosting Jello Recipe:

This is one of the best and healthiest recipes for nitric oxide support. The best part is that you can make it in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes, including supporting your daily vitality and nitric oxide levels.

Things You Need:

• 1 unflavored jello packet (or 1 tsp powdered plain gelatin)
• 8 oz filtered cold water (divided into 1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons berries of choice
• 1 Scoop of Resync collagen - contains red spinach, beets and Aronia berries to support nitric oxide.

How to prepare:

Step 1: In a half cup of water, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of gelatin.

Step 2: Combine the two mixtures and add the remaining ingredients.

Step 3: Chill overnight and serve when completely set.

Red Salad with Beet and Honey Citrus Dressing:

This red spinach and arugula salad with freshly roasted beets and oranges is a beautiful harmony of sweet and citrus flavors. The roasted red beets offer an earthy flavor and give you additional nitric oxide boost.

Things You Need:

• 1 lb. of red spinach or fresh arugula ( you can have both or one of them)
• 1 cup of roasted beets 
• 1 orange, peeled and sliced
• 8 oz pecans halves or walnuts, toasted
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 3-4 tbsp. honey
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

How to prepare:

Step 1: Beets should be thoroughly cleaned before being placed on a baking sheet, covered with foil, and baked for about 60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Step 2: Before peeling and slicing the beets, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool.

Step 3: Beet slices should be kept in the refrigerator until serving time. can be prepared in advance

Step 4: Combine all the ingredients for the dressing and whisk to combine.(Dressing can be prepared in advance and chilled.)

Step 5: For about 10 minutes, toast the nuts in a pan over low heat on the stovetop. place aside.

Step 6: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, and citrus dressing.

Step 7: Serve the salad either individually or on a large serving tray. Orange, beets, and a sprinkle of nuts are added. Give out the extra dressing. 

Wrapping up: 

A key component of many facets of human health is nitric oxide. Its production can be naturally increased by making a few minor dietary adjustments, just like the ones we shared with you today.

If you don’t have enough time and are looking for a quick solution to boost or support your nitric oxide level, try Resync products. They are loaded with red plant-based nitrates from red spinach, red beet powder, aronia berries, and additional synergistic ingredients.