KTK-Nutrition

Most people know that after exercising it is good to eat or drink something with protein and some carbs.   Protein for muscles and carbs to help restore the energy (glycogen) used when working out.   One student in my class said a group was working out at the gym with a renown weight lifter.   After the workout, the weight lifter went out to his truck and asked the group what he was going to drink post-workout?   The student in my class knew as we had discussed it in class.   The weight-lifter reached into a cooler and pulled out a quart of white cow’s milk.   But he also could have pulled out some chocolate milk. My daughter sent me an article by a registered dietitian, White vs. Chocolate milk:   Can both be part of your post-exercise game plan?   This dietitian notes that many athletes hear the phrase, refuel with chocolate milk .   Which is a better choice post-workout, white milk (real cow’s milk, not plant-based milks) or chocolate m...

So many parents are not giving kids real cow’s milk at meals.   And many adults have forgotten that their bodies need milk too, at least 2 glasses of cow’s milk or dairy servings a day.   What about chocolate milk?   Most people know chocolate milk has added sugar, but are there any health benefits to drinking chocolate milk?   What about the chocolate milk at Fast Food restaurants?   I had a student who wouldn’t drink chocolate milk from Fast Food restaurants as he thought this milk was high in fat.   Is it? What are some health benefits of chocolate milk ?   Nutrition – yes, chocolate milk made from cow’s milk has some added sugar but it also is a good source of nutrients. Protein – each cup of chocolate milk provides 7 grams of protein.   There is also a chocolate milk by Slate that provides about 14 grams of protein per cup.   And milk provides a high-quality protein that provides casein and whey. Minerals – real chocolate milk...