Low-fat Chocolate Milk Best for Post-exercise

Drinking low-fat chocolate milk after a tough workout provides the right mix of carbohydrates and high-quality protein, U.S. researchers found. Researchers in three related studies compared the recovery benefits of drinking low-fat chocolate milk after exercise to a carbohydrate beverage with the same calories — similar to a typical sports drink — and calorie-free beverages. The study linked drinking low-fat chocolate milk after strenuous exercise to improved performance, quicker exercise adaptation, and better body composition, Collectively, the research suggests that low-fat chocolate milk can improve performance and aid training for trained and amateur athletes faced with tough routines. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine and published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.