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Superfood
Runners!
CHERRIES 1. EASES WORKOUT 2. REDUCES 3. SUPPORTS YOUR GUT
INFLAMMATION +
SORENESS
Polyphenols in cherries
Researchers have JOINT PAIN have been shown to have a
ON TOP proven that cherry juice Antioxidant compounds prebiotic effect, protecting
consumption improves
the gut lining and helping
in tart cherries – called
recovery of isometric muscle anthocyanins – help to the benefi cial gut microbes
art of a runner’s routine isn’t the
strength after a strenuous reduce infl ammation, which to thrive.
grueling workout moves or how
workout, decreasing is linked to a slew of chronic
Pmuch they sweat – it’s a smart infl ammation and oxidative diseases, including arthritis, 4. HELPS YOU SLEEP
recovery plan. After putting your stress. Drink it post workout gout, cardiovascular disease, Quality sleep is crucial, but
body through a signifi cant amount for optimum recovery, so diabetes and obesity. Skip sometimes hard to come by.
of stress, it’s crucial to let it properly you can take on your next the pain medication and Tart cherry juice has been
recover and repair. workout stronger than ever. reach for cherry juice instead shown to increase both
– tart cherries help without sleep quality and duration by
While rest may be the obvious
the possible side effects increasing melatonin levels.
fi rst choice, there are plenty of
often associated with meds.
other ways to boost your recovery,
including consuming superfoods.
Runner’s choice? Tart cherries!
CHERRISH YOUR HEALTH
Packed with key antioxidants
and the highest anti-infl ammatory
• Tart cherries are a versatile ingredient to include in
content of any food, cherries are
any training or anti-infl ammation diet, and now you
the latest superfood craze that
can drink in the benefi ts of tart cherries with great
runners, along with celebrities and
pro athletes swear by. Here’s some tasting CHERRiSH.
benefi ts of tart cherry juice: • In addition to anti-infl ammatory support, CHERRiSH
can help with muscle recovery and performance
enhancement, and provide a more restful night’s sleep.
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