Recovering? Eat This

Categories: Marathon Recovery, Pineapple, Recipes, Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple

One of  my favorite things to do to expedite recovery after a grueling workout (besides foam roll til the cows come home) is to eat fresh pineapple. On its own, added to my recovery shake or worked into a side dish, I love it. Besides being delicious, pineapple is a great inflammation fighter. It contains a natural enzyme called bromelain that helps reduce swelling, inflammation, excessive coagulation and bruising.  I find that when I have pineapple after a hard workout, I have less muscular soreness the next day. Pineapple is also packed with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that boosts immunity, helps build and repair tissue, metabolize fat and cholesterol and a host of other great things.

Compliments of domestic diva Martha Stewart, here’s a great way to enjoy pineapple with another superfood: sweet potatoes.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple

Serves 4

2 sweet potatoes

1 medium pineapple, cored

2T vegetable oil

1/4t cayenne pepper

Coarse salt to taste

Peel the sweet potatoes and dice into 1″ chunks. Do the same with the pineapple.

Toss both with the oil and spread out on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and salt.

Roast at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until golden.  Serve it as a side dish, add it to a salad whatever!

Enjoy!

Good luck to everyone running the Blue Ridge and London Marathons this weekend!

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