Sorry for the hiatus! Summer has been incredibly busy here at the dairy. But new content should be pretty regular from now on, so keep checking back!
Anyway, according to a recent article in Fitness Magazine, a study out of Indiana University showed that, on top of being a refreshing treat, chocolate milk can be beneficial as a recovery drink after a tough workout!
Yes, it does sound a little crazy. But here are some things to consider:
- The high water content in chocolate milk replaces fluids lost as sweat and can help prevent dehydration.
- The carbohydrates in chocolate milk can provide replenishment for tired muscles by giving the body something to metabolize, and the proteins in chocolate milk can also help with recovery and rebuilding.
- The small amounts of sodium and sugar in chocolate milk can help you retain water and feel more energetic, and you also get a dose of calcium to help strengthen your bones.
Now, if you’re counting calories or just doing low-impact exercise to have fun and stay active, chocolate milk may not be ideal after your workout. But if you’re pushing your body to its limit, chocolate milk may be an excellent solution to help replenish your muscles and hasten your recovery.
Photo by Matthew Keida, 2009.
And if you’re going to drink chocolate milk, better make it a glass of Ohio Organic Family Farms chocolate milk from grassfed cows. It’s naturally high in omega-3s, and it’s made with all-natural ingredients like antioxidant-rich organic cocoa and NO high fructose corn syrup! Satisfied customers say it’s “like a milkshake” – MUCH tastier than those fake-fruit sports drinks or protein shakes!
SOURCE/MORE INFORMATION: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/
