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Train to Manage Recovery with Tart Cherries

Adding tart cherries to your training routine may be a powerful way to support post exercise recovery. 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 recovery time 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 recovery 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  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

Available year-round in dried, frozen and juice forms, cherries are a portable, convenient option to support any training routine. And, cherries' powerful bundle of antioxidants and carbohydrates offer added nutrition active people need.