I love beets more than you do...

You might be thinking, 'well, that's not hard.  Beets are gross and they taste like dirt.'  At least that's what my husband says to me.
Others might be thinking that I just presented a valid challenge.  I've found that those who like beets generally love them and vice versa.
Well if you do love them, I've found something wonderful for you.  Besides being great for your gut health, blood circulation and making your poo red, this smoothie is good for athletic performance and recovery from sustained exercise.
Breakfast today was a cherry and beet smoothie and it blew my mind how good it was.  I drank the whole thing before remembering that the recipe was for two servings!  Found this one via the Nourishing Meals cook book this weekend.  They also have it posted on their blog.  I really love these resources because you can tell they refine the recipes if they don't work the first time and kudos to the chefs for constantly trying new combos.
Try this recipe even if you think you don't like beets.  You may be converted to the red side.

Cherry-beet smoothie
1/2 cup grated beet root
1/2 cup grated jicama (their recipe calls for a small pear, but jicama is what I had on hand)
8-10 frozen red cherries
1/2 cup water
1 tsp ground chia seeds (for good health measure)

Put everything in the blender and blend, blend, blend.

Sip, sip, away!