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SPORT-FIT
STAYING FIT FOR LIFE
Eat & Drink to a healthier Fit Body:
By: Cynthia Sass
Fitness Foods to Help You Get in Shape
Faster
Pomegranate for muscle strength recovery:
The antioxidants in pomegranate have been linked to
enhanced memory and brain activity, and now
researchers at the University of Texas at Austin
report that pomegranate juice helps improve muscle
recovery. Researchers recruited volunteers who were
randomly assigned to maintain their normal diets
and add 4 ounces of either pomegranate juice or a
placebo twice a day. Both groups performed
resistance-training exercises, but those who gulped
pom experienced significantly less muscle soreness
and reduced muscle weakness for up to 7 days.
Pomegranate is a winter fruit, but you can find
frozen options year-round. Just thaw and add to
oatmeal, parfaits, or garden salads. Small shots of
100% juice are also a good option.
