4. Cherry Juice

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Cherry juice sans sugar is a miracle elixir for hardcore athletes and the arthritis prone alike. Cherries are in season during the summer, so picking fresh cherries and juicing them will do wonders for your body and be a great season treat.

Tart cherries are full of antioxidants, anthocyanins (which promote circulation), and in a 2006 study, were proven to have immense anti-inflammatory attributes that helped against muscle and joint damage.

In the hot summer months where one is prone to overextend from warmth, protecting your joints and muscles is important if you want to be physically fit enough to continue your weight loss process.