Chasing Your New Gym Goals? 5 Foods That Reduce Muscle Soreness

Stack.com It’s that time of year again… when we hit the gym extra hard and recommit ourselves to our fitness goals, putting in extra workouts, upping the intensity, or sometimes starting from square one. All of which leads to muscle pain, soreness, and stiffness, not to mention difficulty walking up and down steps and sitting down. Here are some great food options to include in your diet that will help combat much of the post-workout, next day soreness that can hold you back from your routine. Go For The Berries You’ll want to choose foods that are rich in antioxidants as they can help reduce inflammation and decrease soreness. “Eat the rainbow” is applicable here, choose wild blueberries, acai berries, raspberries, strawberries, goji berries, and more. Antioxidants are also great for preventing cell damage due to free radicals. Eat your