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Sep 27, 2007 7:14 pm US/Eastern
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Experts: Chocolate Milk Is A Good Sports Drink
(KDKA)
Tough workouts now have athletes reaching for a new trendy sports drink that is also a traditional kid favorite.
Some athletes drink water during workouts, while others turn to sports drinks like Gatorade, to not only to re-hydrate, but to replenish electrolytes.
But now some experts say they are beginning to believe in order to fully recover, people need some protein to rebuild muscles that are torn down after a hard workout.
Experts say that could be found in chocolate milk.
Research says the childhood favorite, known for being a good source of calcium, may also have everything you need after a workout.
"You get protein to rebuild muscle. You get carbs to refuel muscle," says Althea Zanecoskey. "You get lots of liquid to re-hydrate, but you also get the minerals to help you re-hydrate.
Experts say chocolate milk is different from regular milk because it has the extra sugar which is a good way to replace carbohydrates.
But since it adds extra calories, it's a good idea to go for low fat or fat free milk and limit how much you drink.
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