Tag Archives: post-exercise nutrition
Chocolate Milk: Why it’s the Ultimate Recovery Drink

Chocolate Milk: Why it’s the Ultimate Recovery Drink

QUIZ: You’ve just finished a cycling workout of over 90 minutes, including some high-intensity intervals, which drink do you reach for during your recovery? A. Carbohydrate Sports Drink B. Calorie-free Beverage C. Low-fat Chocolate Milk If you chose chocolate milk, you may be on to something.  A recent study from University of Texas at Austin is [...]

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Summer Fruit Smoothie – Just for YOU!!

After spending a week in the Caribbean, I defiantly have fresh fruit smoothies on the mind.  I took those sweet fresh fruit drinks right from my beach vacation to my after workout treat.  I hit the trail with my husband in Park City on Saturday morning and by the late afternoon we were both enjoying [...]

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Hot Cocoa: The Perfect Winter “Recovery” Drink

After a brisk, cold weather ride or run, I come in from the cold, steaming from the exertion. Although I felt warm enough while moving outside, I quickly cool down and want a little something to warm me up before showering. Sometimes I have a mug of herbal tea and yet, what really seems to [...]

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