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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
Blueberries to reduce inflammation:
To test the anti-inflammatory and recovery effects of
blueberries, researchers at Appalachian State
University recruited well-trained athletes and fed
them about 9 ounces of blueberries daily for six
weeks, plus another 13 ounces an hour before a two-
and a-half-hour run. The results were impressive. In
addition to a reduction in inflammation, blueberry
eaters experienced a boost in natural killer cells, a
type of white blood cell that plays a vital role in
immunity. When fresh blueberries aren't practical,
reach for dried or freeze dried options to stash in your
gym bag.
