PICK CHERRIES

It can be hard to separate the facts from the wild marketing claims, but there is some good evidence that certain superfoods really can aid recovery. Studies in athletes found that tart cherry juice reduced in ammation and DOMS after both endurance and strength-based exercise – and even led to improvements in sleep. ere’s no de nitive answer yet as to why, but it’s thought to be because the sour cherries are packed with anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and antiin ammatory properties.