Tart cherry juice reduces muscle damage, soreness, and recovery time in elite athletes, according to research.
Fitness enthusiasts choose cottage cheese as a post-workout snack because it has 23 grams of protein per cup.
We don't recommend eating Cinnabons or gingerbread cookies post-workout, but a little spice may help your muscles relax.
Curcumin supplements decreased delayed onset muscle soreness discomfort, damage, and muscular performance recovery in early study.
Research shows that a moderate dosage of caffeine (roughly a cup or two of coffee) an hour before working out can dramatically lessen post-workout soreness.
Salmon is a near-perfect post-workout snack with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and muscle-building protein.
After a hard workout, nothing beats a crisp, juicy watermelon. However, research on watermelon's major amino acid, l-citrulline, reveals it may relieve tired muscles.
Eggs after intense endurance exercise may minimize DOMS risk since protein is the building component of muscles.