Benefits of Beetroot:
Beetroot is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and folate (B9). The nitric oxide in beetroot reduces the oxygen cost of exercise while enhancing the stamina for high-intensity exercise. Improving nitric oxide has also been shown to be beneficial for men’s sexual health (and their partners!) and lowers blood pressure. The folate in beetroot has also been shown to allow nerve cells to repair this DNA damage caused by homocysteine and protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Beetroot’s fibre acts as a prebiotic fuel source for colon cells and helps the beneficial bacteria to thrive in the digestive system.
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Roll the mixture into small balls with your hands and place on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Place in the freezer or fridge to set. When set, store in an airtight glass jar.
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You can also roll the balls in ½ cup of desiccated coconut, raw cocao nibs or ground nuts to add interest. I prefer ABC butter with hemp but you can use any nut butter in this recipe.
Tip:
Take these balls to work or training as a snack or share as a delicious afternoon” pick me up”.
Kate’s path into high‑performance sport didn’t follow the traditional script. A late bloomer and recreational runner, she found her spark during the Sydney 2000 Olympics, watching her idols surge into the stadium. That moment ignited a commitment that would quietly and profoundly reshape the course of her life.
Eight years later, she realised her own Olympic dream, representing Australia in the women’s marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Her running career spanned the Commonwealth Games, multiple Australian representative teams, and national‑level competition across cross‑country, track, and road racing. With a marathon personal best of 2:28, Kate was one of Australia’s all time fastest female marathoners.
But her journey was far from linear. Significant health challenges forced her to question conventional medicine, sports nutrition and traditional training models. What felt like setbacks at the time became turning points, pushing her to explore deeper, listen more closely to her body, and ultimately develop a more sustainable, female‑centred approach to performance.
These experiences now form the foundation of the work she shares with other women: how to train smarter, nourish deeply, honour physiology, and build resilience from the inside out.
She holds three degrees including a Masters and Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). Kate is an accredited athletics coach with Athletics Australia and a member of NHAA.
Kate’s expertise is widely recognised, leading to regular invitations to speak on podcasts, at seminars, within industry education forums, and across corporate and women’s health initiatives.
