This superfood's greatest strength lies in its anti-inflammatory effects.
Tart cherries
Runners who drank sour cherry juice for a week before a race and on race day had much less muscle soreness and inflammation than men who got a placebo.
2. Salmon
Salmon is a great source of protein—35 grams in a six-ounce fillet" is how Villacorta describes the fish's high protein content.
Salmon
Salmon is also a great source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty oils, which are great for post-exercise muscle recovery.
3. Quinoa
Its potency stems from the healthy ratio of carbohydrates to proteins.
Quinoa
Quinoa is a complete protein because it contains all nine of the amino acids your body needs after a workout.
4. Maca
The amino acids, phytonutrients, and vitamin and mineral content of maca are extraordinary.
Maca
In addition, research has shown that doing so raises glucose levels in the blood.
5. Sweet potato
These bright orange tubers pack a nutritional punch thanks to their abundance of vitamins, minerals.
Sweet potato
That research has shown that potassium aids in both repairing damaged muscular tissue and warding off weariness.