11/18/2025
Don’t let muscle soreness hinder your performance 💪🏻
Here are 5 foods we recommend for muscle recovery that you can try incorporating into your daily (or weekly) routine:
🍣 Salmon: rich in omega-3s and protein to help reduce inflammation and repair muscles. Some of our athletes favorite ways to incorporate salmon: baked with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, added to a grain bowl or salad, or salmon burgers
🫐Berries: rich in antioxidants that assist in eliminating free radicals caused by intense exercise. Add berries to oatmeal, smoothies, or enjoy as a snack with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese 🍓
🍒 Tart cherry juice: shown to have beneficial effects on muscle soreness and recovery. Enjoy on it’s own, mix with sparkling water, or use as the liquid in a smoothie
🥬 Leafy Greens: packed with vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory properties to support muscle recovery. Blend into a smoothie, use as a base for a salad, add to sandwiches/wraps, or simply saute with garlic and olive oil
🥑 Avocado: rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help to reduce inflammation caused by intense training. Add it to sourdough bread, tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or blend it into a smoothie
We recommend including at least 4-5 anti-inflammatory foods per day to optimize muscle recovery. Nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, legumes, are all great options.
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