After a workout, or indeed any serious exercise, it’s so important to refuel properly in order to speed recovery.
Here we bring you the first of 10 grab-and-go options packed with the nutrients you need – from Matthew Kadey MS RD of oxygenmag.com. Of course, its a smoothie – tomato juice like you’ve never seen before! One of the best to recharge your engines…Check out the recipe below and let me know how you like it…
Here’s Matthew Kadey MS RD…
Tomato Juice…
… can help your muscles recover better. In a study published in Nutrition Journal, researchers found that tomato juice consumption can help reduce oxidative damage associated with high-intensity exercise. This could go a long way in quelling muscular inflammation and improving recovery.The study authors surmise that the antioxidants, including tomato’s signature antioxidant lycopene, found in the veggie drink are behind this benefit.
You can chug back store-bought versions, but making your own power-packed tomato juice is surprising easily.
See Recipe on the Next Page…
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what is this drink for on recovery with? don’t understand.
Hi Merlyn Brindley, its about recovery of energy & relief from muscle fatigue after exercise. Big deal for anyone into fitness seriously, but also important after even fairly gentle exercise. Hope that helps? Ruth