finally some good news: Experts tout chocolate milk for exercise recovery

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at least here's one health related headline that isn't depressing.

Beverage boost: Chocolate milk among drinks that can help body recover after exercise

by Jessica Sipperley | Jackson Citizen Patriot
Wednesday April 15, 2009, 10:05 AM

MCT News Service
Chocolate milk
After a grueling workout, most parched athletes want two things: rest and a beverage. The prime pick tends to be regular old water, over sports drinks or flavored water varieties.

But water isn't the only thing lost during a workout.

The body also burns up fat, protein and carbohydrates during physical activity. Research shows drinks other than water can help your body recover more efficiently.

What to drink?



During exercise, fat is burned up first, up to about 50 percent of an athlete's maximum effort. After that, the body burns more carbohydrate and less fat as the athlete works harder, says Scott Sehnert, coordinator of the division of sports and cardiovascular nutrition at Michigan State University.

After exercise, the body goes into recovery mode, replacing fluids and rebuilding glycogen in the muscles. Glycogen, or stored glucose, is the main source of power for energy, says Nick Vanbogelen, a performance coach with Optimal Performance Specialists, 206 Page Ave.

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http://www.mlive.com/living/jackson/index.ssf/2009/04/beverage_boost_chocolate_milk.html

It is nice to have something pleasant to post in the health forum today.
And I LOVE Chocolate!
A good excuse to excercize.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

1. Heroic!!!!!

Your posting this here has probably saved thousands of lives.

You ARE A HERO!!!!!!!!!!!

[aquart]

2. Why are we trying to replace fat, again?

I thought burning fat was the whole point of the exercise.

[onehandle]

3. Sugar, protein, and caffeine helps you revive after exercise. Well... Duh! nt

[kestrel91316]

4. Fat isn't burned first. Glycogen (carb) is burned first.

I remember that VERY clearly from physiology.

[hlthe2b]

5. How about chocolate (SILK) Soy.....

yummm!

[dropkickpa]

6. Ewwww

Milk is nasty.

[trotsky]

7. If I could only drink one kind of beverage (other than water)...

it would be milk. Absolutely love the stuff.

[dropkickpa]

8. You can have mine

I've always hated milk. My choice would be OJ