Friday, August 7, 2009

Natural Solutions--Mother Nature’s healthy drinks recharge muscles and aid performance

Iced Green Tea
WHEN: Pre or Post run and on easy run less than an hour
WHY: Green tea is a stellar source of catechins, antioxidants that fight heart disease and cancer.

Coconut Water
WHEN: Pre or Post run or on runs of about 60 minutes
WHY: The clear liquid found inside the fruit, contains none of the fat found in coconut milk and has a tangy almond flavor.

Chocolate Milk
WHEN: Post run
WHY: It has the ideal amount of carbohydrates and protein that tired muscles need for recovery.

Cherry Juice
WHEN: After a hard run
WHY: It decreases inflammation, oxidative stress and muscle damage.

Vegetable Juice
WHEN: Post run
WHY: 100% vegetable juice is a tasty way to get a serving or 2 of veggies.

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