Post-workout tart cherry elixir to aid recovery
Research shows that tart cherries can aid muscle recovery and reduce soreness after hard exercise. So what better to take after a tough session or competition than a tart cherry elixir?
Here is how to make this tasty, beneficial and easy-to-make drink with the recipe from Michelle Babb.
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: N/A
Yield: 2 servings
Level: Beginner
2 oz tart cherry juice
4 oz coconut water
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Sparkling water (optional)
Using a standing blender or hand blender, combine cherry juice, coconut water, ginger, turmeric and pepper. Blend until well combined. Pour into glasses and top with 1-2 ounces of sparkling water. You can optionally pour into ice cube trays for freezing, to be used as and when needed.
READ MORE: New studies show tart cherries aid recover
» For more information on the benefits of Montmorency Cherries and recipe ideas on how to help include in your diet, visit: choosecherries.co.uk
