Can we talk about chocolate milk? Who remembers drinking it at lunch time in elementary school? Chocolate milk not only tastes great but research shows, it actually helps your body in ways I didn’t even know about. Read some of these facts about chocolate milk and let me know which one is news to you.
Fact #1: Lowfat chocolate milk has protein & carbs to refuel exhausted muscles + fluids & electrolytes to rehydrate.
Fact #2: Lowfat chocolate milk has calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, protein & potassium all good for strong bones.
Fact #3: 20+ studies support benefits of recovery with high-quality protein & nutrients in lowfat chocolate milk after a tough post workout.
Fact #4: An 8 oz glass of lowfat chocolate milk has 8 grams of high-quality protein.
Fact #5: An 8 oz glass of lowfat chocolate milk has the right carb-to-protein ratio scientifically shown to refuel exhausted muscles and help return muscles to peek potential.
Fact #6: Has B vitamins that help convert food into energy.
Fact #7: Has five bone-building nutrients: calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous, protein and potassium.
Fact #8: In a regular workout & recovery routine, lowfat chocolate milk has been shown to help athletes gain lean muscle & lose fat.
Get more science behind chocolate milk by visiting the Got Chocolate Milk website and learn additional facts about chocolate milk and why you seriously want to consider incorporating it in your post-workout routine.
Bottom line, more than 20 scientific studies including athletes from sports spanning running, cycling and soccer support the advantages of drinking chocolate milk after strenuous exercise. As part of a regular recovery routine, it’s an ideal way to help athletes refuel, rebuild and reshape, with high quality protein scientifically shown to help repair and rebuild muscles. If you are active, whether you are an elite athlete or not, you want to consider recovering with chocolate milk.
If you remember my last post last week What Chocolate Milk & Apolo Ohno Have In Common, I am tracking Apolo Ohno on his #MissionApolo series as he trains for the 2014 Ironman World Championship Race in Kona-Kailua, Hawaii on Saturday, October 11. He has been joined by Women’s Health editor Jen Ator as he endures a rigorous six-month training and recovery program with the experts. He is being trained by sports dietitians and elite professional coaches 8X IRONMAN World Champion Paula Newby-Fraser and
3X World Champion Craig “Crowie” Alexander.
If you want to see Apolo in action, as he trains for the big day, then you can catch his eight-part behind-the-scenes video series on the Got Chocolate Milk website. You can check out episode 6 right here.
It’s an exciting time for these amazing triathletes and I plan to be front and center to watch all the action.
21 Replies to "Let's Talk Chocolate Milk"
Deborah
Twitter: deborahbrooks14
October 9, 2014 (7:45 am)
I’m hoping to watch it! Heading out for my run this morning and plan to have my choc milk right after 🙂
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Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
October 9, 2014 (11:45 am)
I definitely plan to tune in!
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susan quackenbush
Twitter: SusieQpon
October 9, 2014 (12:34 pm)
Count me in!
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Lindsay October 9, 2014 (1:20 pm)
aw man i’m lactose intolerant but this has me craving some serious chocolate milk!
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Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
October 9, 2014 (1:27 pm)
Oh wow Lindsay!!!
Stephanie October 9, 2014 (1:39 pm)
This makes me love chocolate milk even more!
Cyndi
Twitter: momelite
October 9, 2014 (3:06 pm)
I just love finding out that something so yummy is so healthy!
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Christine
Twitter: cyu888
October 9, 2014 (3:59 pm)
Love chocolate milk after a long run and I’m so excited for Apolo to compete in IM Kona! So inspiring!
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jill conyers
Twitter: jillconyers
October 9, 2014 (6:44 pm)
I don’t drink it often but I love chocolate almond milk! Served very cold! And after a race is perfect.
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Robyn
Twitter: robynkimberly
October 9, 2014 (8:18 pm)
LOVE this post! I am on my way to buy some chocolate milk right now :)x, – Robyn
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The Fit Empress
Twitter: thefitempress
October 9, 2014 (8:31 pm)
It is so funny when I tell people about the benefits of chocolate milk and people still look stunned. Thanks for sharing the detailed info!
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Heather
Twitter: divasrunbling
October 9, 2014 (8:38 pm)
I LOVE chocolate milk! My mom used to think it was a crock when I told her that I drink it after workouts – until she saw a report on it on the news one night haha
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Karen October 9, 2014 (8:48 pm)
Interesting facts about chocolate milk. Who knew? 🙂
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Michelle F. October 10, 2014 (10:02 am)
Yum I love chocolate milk but haven’t had it in a while. I need to start drinking it again now that I know all of the great benefits.
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Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
October 10, 2014 (10:04 am)
I love it.
Janeane Davis October 10, 2014 (10:17 am)
All those goo qualities and it tastes delicious!
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Allie October 10, 2014 (10:26 am)
I love chocolate milk. But I never realized all the benefits behind it. I’m going to drink it more often now
Jessica
Twitter: jshallow01
October 10, 2014 (10:33 am)
I have a friend that drink chocolate milk after every race. She says it is her favorite way to recover.
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Rachel October 10, 2014 (10:50 am)
Yum! Chocolate milk is my go to post long run/race! 🙂 Super cool facts! Thanks for sharing!
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Danielle Stewart
Twitter: 1motivatingmom
October 10, 2014 (11:46 pm)
Never been a big milk fan, until you add chocolate! Sounds awesome!
Shakir March 12, 2020 (11:07 am)
I always loved having chocolate milk no matter how much people told me that it’s fattening. No one knows it’s actually healthy.