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Powerful Post-Workout Benefits of Drinking Chocolate Milk
Do you want to know what taste really well and has great benefits as well? The oh powerful and beneficial elixir that we all need for our post workouts: Chocolate Milk! Not only can you fuel up by drinking this you can even crank up your calorie and carb counts by throwing in some cinnamon toast crunch along with some blueberries.
This will not only max out your muscle making ability, but you can even mix in whey protein. These ingredients serve a unique role in helping the body recover, grow more muscle, and lose fat.
What were they?
- CHOCOLATE MILK
Chocolate milk contains an amazing trio of nutrients:
· Slow & Fast Digesting, (and HIGH QUALITY) Proteins
· Quick Digesting Carbohydrates (i.e. Lactose & Added
· Sugars)
· Electrolytes (e.g. Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium)
What does each do?
The protein in milk (about 8g/cup) begins the recovery process by flipping on the switch to signal the body to grow more muscle
The fast digesting carbohydrates aid in refilling depleted muscle glycogen stores and the electrolytes help rehydrate the body and aid in maintaining proper functioning of the nerves…
