Red Recovery Routine

Train to Manage Pain with Tart Cherries

Adding tart cherries to your training routine may be a powerful way to relieve post-exercise pain. A recent study by Oregon Health and Sciences University revealed that runners who drank cherry juice prior to and on the day of a long-distance relay had significantly less muscle pain following the race. Even gold medalist Bryan Clay, the World's Greatest Athlete, has incorporated cherries into his training diet to help prepare for upcoming decathlon championship events.

Now you can train to manage post-exercise pain with cherries by following the Red Recovery Routine, developed by sports dietitian Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D., LDN, CSSD, and available at choosecherries.com. Some of Leslie's proven red combinations for pain management include:

	Instead of raisins, use dried cherries in your whole grain oatmeal for a breakfast boost
	Rehydrate with the Red Alert, a mix of cherry juice and coconut water, a natural isotonic known for its hydration benefits
	Recharge with the Red Recharger Smoothie, a triple hit of cherries, antioxidants, and protein