The present disclosure relates to compositions including a composition comprising red spinach extract, red beet extract, and aronia berry extract that increase athletic energy and endurance and enhance whole-body and/or after-workout muscle recovery through increase in blood flow. The compositions also relate to decreasing acute body inflammation after exercise to promote healing processes throughout the body, wherein the compositions are used according to a dietary plan to improve human health, increase athletic energy and endurance, and enhance whole-body and/or muscle recovery through an increase in blood flow.