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  Chocolate Milk and Fitness  

Research has shown that chocolate milk’s balance of carbohydrates and protein makes it an effective recovery tool following exercise. In a recent study, endurance cyclists went through intensive interval training. At break, they were given lowfat chocolate milk or a performance/recovery drink. The study found that cyclists who drank lowfat chocolate milk performed longer and their energy was not exhausted as quickly.1

In addition to supporting performance and endurance, experts say taking in the carbs and protein in chocolate milk after a workout may also help support the muscles.2-5

Horizon Organic® shelf-stable chocolate single serve milks offer a convenient way to optimize post-workout nutrition. Remember – you have 30-45 minutes post-workout to take advantage of chocolate milk’s benefits!6:

  • Keep a few Horizon Organic chocolate single serve milks in the fridge for after your ride or run.
  • Throw a chilled single serve in your gym bag on the way out the door to drink after your workout.
  • Winter workout? Put a single serve in your pack for après ski or snowshoe.

You can add even more of a boost to your glass of chocolate milk with this month’s recipe, Chocolate Power Smoothie. And check out other easy smoothie recipes like Strawberry Refresher or Mango Lassi.


References:
  1. Karp JR, Johnston JD, Tecklenburg S. et al. Chocolate Milk as a Post-Exercise Recovery Aid. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2006;16:78-91.

  2. Campbell B, Kreider RB, Ziegenfuss T, La Bounty P, Roberts M, Burke D, Landis J, Lopez H, Antonio J. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Protein and Exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2007;4(1):8

  3. Koopman R, Saris WHM, Wagenmakers AJM, van Loon LJC. Nutritional interventions to promote post-exercise muscle protein synthesis. Sports Med 2007;37(10):895-906.

  4. Tipton KD, Rasmussen BB, Miller SL, wolf SE, Owens-Stovall SK, Petrini BE, Wolfe RR. Timing of amino acid-carbohydrate ingestion alters anabolic response of muscle resistance exercise. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2001;281(2):E197-206.

  5. Tipton KD Wolfe RR. Exercise, protein metabolism, and muscle growth. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2001;11(1):109-132.

  6. American College of Sports Medicine, American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Joint Position Statement of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2000;32(12):2130-2145.
 
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