Drinking 1 and 1/2 cups of cherry juice twice a day for a week leading up to an endurance event, researchers have discovered, minimizes post-race muscle pain, thanks to the fruit鈥檚 anthocyanins, natural anti-inflammatory compounds.
Fruit Fuel: Cherries
The trendy fruitarian diet is gaining a reputation for possible health risks. But the right fruits, assuming they鈥檙e not your only energy source, pack a performance punch.
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