You may have seen some blog posts about using chocolate milk as a recovery drink, or perhaps your pal in your running group swears by it. But is chocolate milk after workouts a big myth? Or is there actual science behind this chocolatey deliciousness? Today, let’s break down why chocolate milk does in fact make…
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Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl {Great Recovery Meal!}
Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. I also received a complimentary copy of the Beautiful Smoothie Bowls book from the author and have her permission to post this carrot cake smoothie bowl recipe. Has anyone else been a little behind on the smoothie…
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This chocolate cherry smoothie is a tasty treat after a tough workout! I’ll finally get a chance to go out this Sunday for a semi-long run. I’ve had a lot of trouble with training the last few weeks, between my son being sick, then I got sick, and overall lack of sleep on top of…
Recover Right: 5 Inexpensive Post-Run Meals & Snacks
This post is the final installment in my “supermarket sports nutrition” series, dedicated to helping runners identify easy-to-make, inexpensive meal & fuel ideas – all of which can be found at your local ALDI supermarket! {Disclosure: This post is sponsored by ALDI}. That’s right – you can fuel from start to finish using common supermarket…
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie! {Great Recovery Smoothie}
Runners, triathletes, and cyclists – here’s a special recipe for you guys! This banana peanut butter smoothie recipe is simple to make, only has five ingredients, and goes down easily after a long run or ride. Why have a recovery meal or snack? The carbohydrate you’ll eat helps to replenish muscle glycogen (that fuel stored…