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Try cutting out high-sugar snacks if you're over 40. "Desserts that contain refined sugar, such as cakes, pastries, pies, and candy, all exacerbate inflammation and muscle soreness," says Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, of Wellness Verge, who notes that these foods can quickly contribute to increased fat. weight.