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After a seriously grueling session in the gym the best thing you can do is eat.  Food repairs muscle, and fuels the body but what you eat post workout is as important as the workout itself.  Here are some power foods to try after a tough day at the gym.

1.  Whey Protein:  full of essential amino acids, why protein powders can suppress cortisol that nasty hormone that can make us feel stressed and can inhibit muscle growth.  Try adding a scoop of protein powder to some milk and juice with ice and blend for a cool and refreshing protein filled post workout meal.

2.  Low-fat ricotta cheese:  this cheese is full of whey protein and like the protein powder it rebuilds muscle.  If you prefer the real thing over the powder try adding low fat ricotta with frozen fruit and a little milk to the blender.

3.  Cherries: a natural anti-inflammatory cherries will make you feel better much faster post workout than any other fruit out there.  Try cutting back on the over the counter anti-inflammatory and adding frozen cherries or cherry juice to your protein shake or ricotta smoothie after a sweat session at the gym.