Are you running in the heat this summer? Runner’s World recommends drinking this Cherry Slushy prior to engaging in outdoor running/walking this summer. They noted in their July 2013 issue that “An ice –cold beverage can help drop your core temperature, making a run in high temps more comfortable by preventing overheating. While any fruit slushy will provide carbs needed to energize your run, those made with cherries—particularly tart cherries—will provide antioxidants that may improve muscle recovery in runners by reducing inflammation and oxidative damage.”
Cherry Slushy for Cool Down:
Pulse 2 cups ice in a blender until pebble-sized. Add 1 cup pitted cherries (tart), 1 cup seltzer or flat water, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, juice of ½ lemon, and 1 tablespoon honey. Pulse a few times until it’s a slushy consistency. Serves 2.
Recipe Credit: Runner’s World July 2013 page 58
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