While iron is known as spinach's superpowers apparently new research shows that is may actually be the nitrates content.
Nitrates boost the efficiency of mitochondria - the energy producing components inside our body's cells that fuel cell activity and growth - which could affect physical performance.
Another interesting fact - studies have shown cherry juice could help you to recover faster after a workout. Its the antioxidants that decrease the damage that occurs when muscles are worked to their max - though I'm not sure I've seen cherry juice on our local supermarket shelves.....
