The point of working out is to get stronger. And to get stronger, you need to increase the intensity of your activity and perform exercises you’re not used to. As you exercise more intensely, your muscle fibers and connective tissues develop microscopic tears, and they become inflamed. If you feel sore the next day or two following intense or strenuous activity, it’s because your body is repairing itself. This Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a normal and expected consequence of the physical stress you put on your body. But you can get over the soreness faster with the right nutrients that help repair stressed muscles and tissues. 

To heal sore muscles, you want to control inflammation, nourish your tissues and stay hydrated. Thankfully, nutrient-rich and hydrating cold-pressed juices can deliver all these benefits and more to help you overcome muscle soreness.  

White is a post-workout recommendation because it contains protein from cashews that help repair your muscle fibers. It also delivers lots of minerals from Himalayan pink salt to replenish your electrolytes. Celery juice also provides intense hydration and contains several phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory properties to ease muscle swelling. Finally, our Red juice is a workout recovery must-have thanks to its beet content. Beets contain nitrates, which help reduce muscle inflammation and soreness, allowing you to recover faster.

Certain foods are heart-healthy in that they perform functions like reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood pressure and balancing cholesterol.

Celery juice, for example, may help to lower blood pressure. Celery contains phytonutrients that promote the relaxation of arterial walls, which improves blood flow and reduces blood pressure. Celery has other nutrients that are good for blood pressure, such as magnesium, potassium and fiber.

Gold juice also has blood pressure-regulating properties, thanks to its turmeric content. Tumeric has been studied extensively for its heart health benefits, and researchers suggest that compounds in turmeric can help improve blood vessel function and even prevent clots. Gold also contains cashews, which may help to balance your good and bad cholesterol levels. Cacao Milk gives you a dose of cinnamon, which has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Similarly, cacao nibs are also packed with flavonoids—an antioxidant linked to heart disease prevention. (7)

Most people experience difficulty concentrating from time to time, either from being over- or under-stimulated. Striking that balance is critical to sharper focus and better memory retention. Mental clarity is often tied to factors like diet, exercise and stress. If any of these aspects is off, it can impact your ability to focus, sending you into a state of brain fog. Limited physical activity can decrease circulation and oxygen flow to the brain. Too much stress can overwhelm you and prevent you from being able to focus on one thing at a time. And certain foods—especially heavily processed ones—cause inflammation in the brain.

Improve your mental clarity with one of our two green juices. Both Green and Sweet Green contain two brain-boosting leafy greens—spinach and kale. Studies have found that eating leafy greens improves cognitive function. Spinach and kale are both rich in antioxidants. The nutrients found in kale and spinach help reduce oxidative stress. Both spinach and kale have been shown to help reverse age-related damage to the brain that’s associated with cognitive decline. Fueling up on both Green and Sweet Green can have anti-aging benefits for your mind to improve your mental clarity. (8)