best foods for sore muscles

[lori ann]

Hey there,

My husband and I just joined a gym and my muscles are so sore. So I was wondering if there are any certain foods that would help.

[Revvell]

Greens seem to help yet for me, I LOVE the soreness. Lets me know I've done something. Best thing I've found for soreness, move more. Breaks down the lactic acid build-up and soreness is gone!

[kiropa]

coconut water -- so hydrating!

[monkapotapus]

Pineapple - the bromelain helps reduce inflammation - LOVE Pineapple - YUMMO! :D

[lori ann]

Hey thanks for the responses. I love pineappple will have to get some-yummy is right. Yes, soreness is actually a good thing. I have been running before I joined the gym (always knowing I wanted to put in weight work out) so with the gym I added weights and lunges and that is what is doing it. Next week I am going to add abs I am sure I will be sore then also.

[Nubianess]

Spirulina! I hardly get sore for more than a day and its very mild pain.

I take two or 3 tablets on the day of my workout. My muscles feel tight, and a little bit sore, but not too sore that I cant do another workout. Its great!!

[spicyfull]

Yes, the soreness does let you know you are working out, using different Muscles. You can also work yourself through these periods and when you work a New Program, you work different Muscles. I just take an Advil.

[Myca]

Go to nutrition data.com and you can find if the foods are anti inflammatory or inflammatory.

[revdrcyn]

Hi Lori Ann,

I have found an approach to exercise-specific nutrition that really works for muscle healing. In addition to following Alissa Cohen's meal plans, I use Brendan Brazier's pre-, during, and post-workout Raw Recipes.

It has really helped my recovery time between workouts.

I highly recommend Brendan's book, THRIVE, which is a guide for vegan athletes. Most recipes have a raw option.

Here's a link: http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/index.html

[alwayshungry]

I's a good idea to stretch before and after your workout. In addition, ice the muscles that you have worked on after yor workout. If you're not used to exercising on a regular basis, you'll be a little sore, but just stay active the next day and you should do just fine.

[mizmoo]

Thank you for the brendan brazier tip!!!!! That's exactly the sort of stuff I'm looking for!

[streetsurfer]

Alissa has an enzyme blend that should be great for exercise recovery. You can read about it here (http://www.alissacohen.com/shop/Therapeutic-Enzymes-8oz-p-35.html) or go to the supplements section of her online store. There she explains the nutritional benefits as related to exercise recovery. There is also a link at the bottom of it's page that will take you to more info about the enzymes in it. I haven't tried the product yet, but I'm sure looking forward to it.

[surfsup]

I just take an Advil.

I would never take an Advil, ever, for fear of destroying my kindeys.

[Johnny B]

I've found that since the addition of green smoothies to my diet, muscle soreness has been fairly nil. If I make a dramatic change to my routine or up the volume in a significant way I may feel some soreness, which is to be expected, but nothing like I've experienced in the past.