Recover me....Chocolate?

composureactive
Jan 25, 2015
1 min read

#StayHealthy

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The benefits of Chocolate milk:

I knew there had to be a good reason I liked chocolate so much. Here are ten perfectly good excuses for you to indulge in a chocolate milk straight after a good workout.

1. Low fat chocoloate milk is a natural source of protein which helps to build lean muscle.

2. It can help replace essential electrolytes lost when you sweat. Including, potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium. Calcium is particularly important to replenish as rigorous exercise can cause substantial calcium loss which can lead to increased risk of stress fractures.

3. Studies show chocolate milk improves athlete's power and speed

4. Those who drink milk have also been found to have twice the improvement in maximal oxygen uptake than those who consumed a regular sports drink.

5. Evidence also suggests those who drink chocolate milk can perform longer without becoming fatigued.

Finally... Ladies check this! One study found that in a sample of women who included a low fat chocolate milk in their recovery routine during a twelve week programme, resulted in greater muscle mass, fat loss and strength, compared to a carb-only drink with the same calories.

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So basically that's...

Rehydration

Improved Performance

Muscle Building

Muscle Recovery