Watermelon and coconut water for rehydration. Blueberries for post workout antioxidant protection. Cherries for muscle recovery. Could it get any better than this? After a hard workout your body needs help recovering quickly, try this post workout smoothie to speed the process along and to keep you feeling great long afterward.
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen fresh wild blueberries
½ cup frozen tart cherries
2 wedges fresh watermelon
½ lemon, juiced
½ lime, juiced
2-3 sprigs fresh mint
3-4 oz. coconut water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Top with a few mint leaves as a garnish.
Serve immediately.
Recipe and photo courtesy of wildblueberries.com