A really cool thing about eating right is that almost all illnesses go away.

The more I learn about nutrition, the more I find out that almost all modern diseases come from our diet.

Obesity, cancer, diabetes, depression – all four come from a jacked up eating plan.

But today’s post isn’t about diseases.  Sometimes you get a little banged up and your body needs a little extra of this or that to speed up the healing process.

When I broke my ankle, the doc had me drinking extra milk so the calcium boost would plaster up the cracks and get me whole again quickly.

So if you want to get better and get back to your workouts as soon as possible – check out this list of healing foods:

To Fix: Shin Splints

You Need: Anthocyanins, omega-3 fats, and bromelain.

Foods To Eat: Tuna, Salmon, Cherries, and Pineapple

To Fix: A Wound

You Need: Protein (for skin cells), Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Omega-3 fats

Foods to Eat: Buffalo burgers, Kiwi fruit, Chia Seeds, Mackerel

To Fix: A Pulled Muscle

You Need: Protein, Potassium, Anthocyanins, Omega-3 fats

Foods To Eat: Wild Salmon, Cooked Broccoli, Greek Yogurt, Blueberries

To Fix: Muscle Cramps

You Need: Fluids, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride

Foods To Eat/Drink: Water, Watermelon, Bananas, Cantaloupe

To Fix: A Broken Bone

You Need: Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Phosphorous

Foods To Eat: Yogurt (full fat!), Almonds, Calcium and Vitamin D fortified orange juice

To Fix: A Bruise

You Need: Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Oleocanthal

Foods To Eat: Spinach, Strawberries, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sunflower Seeds, Pine Nuts