MYTH OR REALITY? THE DAIRY INDUSTRY’S CLAIM THAT CHOCOLATE MILK IS AN EXCELLENT RECOVERY DRINK

You may have heard the idea that chocolate milk is a great recovery drink after exercise. Supporters note that it’s a great source of protein, carbohydrates, and a bunch of other good stuff like calcium, sodium, and vitamin D. It also has high water content, which means that it’s a good way to re-hydrate. It should be noted, however, that most of the studies that conclude that chocolate milk is a good recovery drink are funded by the Dairy and Nutrition Council, and should be taken with the grain of salt. First of all, there is a lot of sugar in chocolate milk, about 16-20 teaspoons in a typical bottle found in the grocery store, and that’s definitely more than you need to take in [ ] The post MYTH OR REALITY? THE DAIRY INDUSTRY S CLAIM THAT CHOCOLATE MILK IS AN EXCELLENT RECOVERY DRINK appeared first on Jeremy E. Korman, M.D., F.A.C.S..
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