Watermelon 🍉

A recent study in Spain tested the effects of watermelon juice on post-exercise muscle soreness. Participants were given one of three juices—natural watermelon juice, watermelon juice enriched with L-citrulline (a naturally found amino acid in watermelon and very few other foods), or a placebo drink an hour pre-workout. Both the natural and enriched watermelon juices were discovered to reduce recovery heart rate and level of muscle soreness.

To achieve this benefit consume 500ml of watermelon juice, which is a little more than two cups of watermelon an hour before your workout for optimum benefits.