Eat This, Heal....A Bruise

Bruises and being active go hand-in-hand.

Your body needs: Vitamin C to shore up blood vessels; Vitamin K for blood clotting; plus oleocanthal, a natural substance in olive oil that mimics over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications.

Eat this: Raw spinach and sliced strawberries tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and top off the salad with sunflower seeds or pine nuts.