Berries are full of nutrients and plant compounds that can help support your body’s recovery.
Chicken
Poultry, like chicken, pack glutamine and arginine, two amino acids that may aid recovery and healing.
Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale are well known for their impressive health benefits.
Eggs
Eggs are not only an excellent source of highly absorbable protein, but also has nutrients that support immune health.
Green leafy vegetables
Leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, arugula, mustard greens, and Swiss chard are packed with nutrients that decrease inflammation, and improve wound healing.
Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds like almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and hemp seeds are a great choice for fueling your body during the recovery process.
Salmon
Salmon is packed with protein, B vitamins, selenium, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fats.
Shellfish
Shellfish like oysters, mussels, and clams are loaded with zinc that may promote recovery.
Sweet potato
Eating healthy high carb foods, such as sweet potatoes, is important for recovery.
Other proteins
Specific amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein, play important roles in wound healing and immune function.