Chocolate Milk
‘Got Milk’ Abandoned for ‘Milk Life’
Got Milk? Not so much. One of the most recognizable taglines in advertising—and the accompanying milk mustache—is officially being benched. The Milk Processor Education Program is substituting a new slogan, [...]
How to Build a Strong Immune System
As an athlete, continuous and consistent exercise puts a burden on your immune system. This holds especially true when improper nutrition comes into...
How to Eat Like a Tennis Pro
Tennis fans have their eyes glued on the US Open Tennis Championships. The best players in the world are battling it out with the hopes of winning the...
Staying Hydrated for Basketball
When you play hard on the court, your body loses fluids from sweating. You need to replenish those fluids with water or a sports drink, or you risk dehydration. It's [...]
3 Recipes to Spice Up Chocolate Milk
I'm sure you've heard it before. Chocolate milk is one of the best post-workout drinks to build muscle and accelerate recovery. (Learn more about chocolate milk's benefits.) However, drinking the [...]
Choosing Good Pre-Workout Meals
As an athlete, you make the right decisions for your performance by heading to the gym for daily workout sessions, so don't make a wrong one by neglecting a pre-workout [...]
Avoid Workout Dizziness With These Pre-Workout Snacks
If you feel dizzy in the middle of a workout, your pre-workout snack (or lack of one) may be the culprit. Neglecting your nutrition is dangerous, because a low blood [...]
Opinion: Your Post-Workout Recovery Nutrition Should Be Liquid
You just finished an intense workout, your muscles are blazing and you need to recover with some protein and carbs. But don't reach for a protein bar or sit down [...]
Protein Shake or Chocolate Milk: Which Is Better Post-Workout?
Athletes are taught to refuel with protein immediately after a workout. Most opt for a quick hit with an easy, portable protein shake. But just drinking protein won't replenish muscle [...]
3 Smoothie Recipes to Meet Your Nutrition Needs
A smoothie is like your dietary sixth man. The blended beverage won’t get the bulk of your caloric “minutes,” since most of your daily intake comes from regular meals. But [...]