CHOCOLATE MILK IS GOOD FOR YOU – DRINK TO THAT!
You have just worked out and broke some sweat. Now it is time to replenish your body with a tall glass of refreshing, cold…chocolate milk. Surprised? Don’t be! A new University of Texas study found that low-fat chocolate milk is a great post-exercise drink. “After resistance training, it is very important to help the body recuperate,” says Matt Scott, a personal trainer at Prairie Life in Lincoln, NE. “This new research confirms that chocolate milk is excellent for this purpose because it has a good carbohydrate to protein ratio, which helps replenish energy systems, as well as repair and build more muscle than traditional sports drinks.” This newest study comes on the heels of earlier research suggesting that ingredients in low-fat chocolate milk, such as calcium, sodium and a bit of sugar, lead to a quicker post- exercise recovery. What if low-fat chocolate milk is not your cup of tea? If your exercise routine is especially intense, Scott says you might benefit...