The Simple Trick To Beat DOMS
Take some pineapple: eat it. See, we told you it was simple
Give DOMS the boot – and boost your immune system – with this spiky customer
SPEEDING UP RECOVERY need not be as painful as foam rolling. Studies have shown there’s a far easier way to tackle delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS): eat pineapple. The fruit’s rich vitamin and mineral profile, and high fibre content, make it a nutritional winner for runners. A 230g serving of pineapple chunks provides your recommended daily amount of vitamin C – vital for boosting immunity – but its X factor is its ability to speed up recovery. Pineapple contains the anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain, which tackles muscle soreness and – according to a study1 – reduces fatigue. The upshot? You’ll feel fresher and less sore the following day. A word of warning: put it on your pizza and we will be having words…