Diana Davis RDN, LDN, CDE • I often have conversations with athletes on the topic of recovery. In my profession as a sports nutritionist, this is a clear case of the benefits of “eating to recover”...
Scott W. Tunis MD FACS • So the first question you might ask is, “What in the world do cherries have to do with athletic recovery?” The answer, and a summary of the scientific evidence supporting...
Scott W. Tunis MD FACS • The two most important concepts to understand with respect to carbohydrates and recovery are: 1) The different types of carbohydrates 2) The glycemic index Carbohydrates, one of the three main...
Scott W. Tunis MD FACS • Protein and carbohydrates are essential nutrients for successful recovery from strenuous exercise, protein for skeletal muscle repair and synthesis, and carbohydrates for energy production and replacement of glycogen stores. That...
