• Food,  Nutrition

    Nutrition Spotlight: Tart Cherry Juice

    One of my favorite drinks is Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice. I’ve been drinking it for years and it’s a staple in my diet, especially during marathon training! Tart cherries are said to have anti-inflammatory properties, which make tart cherry juice a great drink for post-run (and post-hike!) recovery. Tart cherries contain beneficial nutrients such as: Anthocyanins These are plant colorants that are responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors found in many fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, and flowers. Studies show that anthocyanins protect against liver injuries; reduce blood pressure; improve eyesight; contain anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties; and stop of spread of human cancer cells.1 Phenolic Acids These are a…

  • Fitness,  Marathon Training,  Product Reviews,  Training

    Some New Tart Cherry Juice

    We all know how much I love Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice. I drink it a lot during marathon training, after races,  and after strength workouts to prevent muscle soreness and fight inflammation. They recently sent me some of their new products to sample. Last night I tried the new Tart Cherry Restore. This flavor has 40 cherries and only 90 calories per serving.  I liked that a lot because I’m a big fan of their Light Cherry, which has the same amount of calories.  Restore cherry juice just has an added bonus. It contains high levels of vitamin B6, B12, Thiamin, Biotin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic Acid and Folic Acid keep…