CHOCOLATE MILK HELPS YOUR BODY RECOVER AFTER A TOUGH WORKOUT

Recovery nutrition plays an important role within the hour after long, intense activity. Examples include marathon running, training twice a day, or during sports tournaments when recovery time is short. For your training routine, consider the 3 Rs below.

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Refuel

Carbohydrates are the main fuel used for energy during heavy exercise.

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Repair

Protein will help build and repair muscles after a hard workout.

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Rehydrate

Water and electrolytes are lost in sweat during strenuous actiivty.

A glass of chocolate milk has more protein than an egg
Chocolate milk has more potassium than a banana
Chocolate milk has more electrolytes than an average sports drink

Does your recovery snack add up?

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CARBOHYDRATES
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PROTEIN
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FLUID &
ELECTROLYTES
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Chocolate milk

Chocolate milk contains all the nutrients for recovery in one convenient package! Keep it cold in your team cooler.

 
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Water

Water contains fluid but that's all. It's missing carbs, protein, and electrolytes. To complete your recovery snack, add a peanut butter sandwich.

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Fruit juice

Fruit juice is missing protein and, although it contains fluid, it's missing sodium (electrolyte). To complete your recovery snack add yogurt.

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White milk

Milk contains the nutrients for recovery but has fewer carbs than chocolate milk. To complete your recovery snack, add a banana or a handful of dried fruit.

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Average Sports Drink

A typical sports drink is missing protein*. To complete your recovery snack, throw in a small bag of nuts/peanuts.
* Sports drinks with added protein have been formulated but are not widely available.

FAQ's

  • Can I add protein powder to my chocolate milk to increase my protein intake post-workout?

  • I like strawberry-flavoured milk better than chocolate milk. Is it a good recovery snack?

  • I know that carbohydrate stores in the body (glycogen) can be depleted following heavy exercise, but what activities count as “heavy exercise”?

  • Since fat is a source of energy, what about fat in my recovery snack?

  • I know that I should include some protein in my recovery snack, but how much is enough?

  • Aside from milk, yogurt, peanuts, and nuts, what are other examples of protein-rich foods?

  • Is coconut water a good recovery beverage?