On
a recent episode of Shark Tank, my husband and I were appalled at the things
that were said. While this reaction may
be common for the things that come out of Kevin O’Leary’s mouth, these comments
actually came from Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks (and my
favorite shark), and Steve Tisch, the co-owner of the New York Giants. Check out the clip from Episode 16 of Season 5.
Now
I am not advocating for Cow Wow Cereal Milk, but I am wondering how these
owners of these huge professional franchise teams do not know about the
benefits of chocolate milk as a recovery drink?! This isn’t just something that the dairy
industry is pushing; it is backed by scientific research and studies! The GotChocolateMilk? campaign is everywhere I look, so it makes me wonder how the owners of sports
teams are somehow in the dark about this.
The latest edition of Inside Triathlon read, “Corroborating the hype
surrounding chocolate milk as a recovery tool, [Dietitian Christina] Strudwick
says it’s in fact a great recovery choice.
‘It fits the ratio of three or four parts carbohydrate to one part
protein pretty perfectly,’ she says.
Also, it contains leucine, which is one of the amino acids that’s been shown
to best help muscles recover post-workout.”1 Along with leucine,
chocolate milk naturally contains whey protein, another branched chain amino
acid, which has been shown to build and maintain muscle as well. Many sports bars/beverages that contain
protein actually use milk solids and whey protein as a main ingredient!
In the January 2014 issue of Triathlete
magazine, registered dietitian and seven-time Ironman Marni Sumbal writes,
“Amazingly, the same foods that boost the immune system and reduce risk for
disease, such as fruits, veggies....and low-fat dairy, can also support a body
that is seeking performance gains through structured training... if you
energize your body with a banana with
peanut butter and honey before a workout, postpone fatigue with well-formulated
sport drinks to provide water, electrolytes and carbohydrates during a workout
and refuel with a glass of [chocolate] milk post-workout, you are well on your
way to using ‘sports nutrition’ properly.”2 Then in the March 2014
issue, Sumbal says, “It’s best to have some protein and carbs within an
hour of the race or ride – a glass of chocolate milk will work. Try yogurt or cottage cheese and bread or
cereal, white rice in an omelet, and some fruit for electrolytes and minerals.”3
That’s right, other dairy products like yogurt and cheese is also GREAT for
you!
Nutritionists Kim Mahoney and Kim Mueller, R.D.,
C.S.S.D., both identify low-fat chocolate milk as a good recovery tool.4
Professional Triathlete Linsey Corbin identifies her
post-race reward as being chocolate milk.5 Got chocolate milk? is the official refuel
beverage of IRONMAN® (and sponsors outstanding Ironman athletes
such as the 2013 Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae) and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Marathon Series®. “Chocolate milk is an ideal post-workout
recovery food. In addition to providing dairy protein for muscle repair, it
offers carbohydrate to restock muscle glycogen and water for rehydration.
Studies have shown that athletes perform better in their next workout when they
drink chocolate milk following an initial workout than they do after drinking a
sports drink.”6


1. Mavis, Bethany
L. "30-Minute Countdown: Refuel during the post-workout recovery window to
supercharge your next session." Inside Triathlon Mar/Apr. 2014: 66.
Print.
2. Sumbal, Marni. “Dear Coach: With Marni Sumbal.” Triathlete Jan 2014: 18. Print.
3. Beresini, Erin. “Train Like a Pro: Tips and tricks from the top minds
and bodies in the business.” Triathlete
Mar 2014: 73. Print.
4. Bethany, Mavis. (2013, Sept 18). "How To Eat Like
A Nutritionist." Triathlete.com. Retrieved Feb 26, 2014 from
http://triathlon.competitor.com.
5. Bennett, Holly. (2012, Feb 8). “Fuel Like a Pro.” Triathlete.com. Retrieved Feb 27, 2014
from http://triathlon.competitor.com.
6. Fitzgerald, Matt. (2010, Dec 13).
“The 10 Best Protein Sources for Triathletes.” Triathlete.com. Retrieved Feb 27, 2014 from
http://triathlon.competitor.com.
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