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Is chocolate milk after workouts a big myth?

October 16, 2019 by Chrissy Carroll Leave a Comment

A glass of chocolate milk splashing

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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Filed Under: Nutrition, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: nutrition, recovery, sports nutrition

Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl {Great Recovery Meal!}

May 22, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 22 Comments

Whip up this gorgeous carrot cake smoothie bowl recipe with a handful of healthy, nutritious ingredients! Each serving has 17 grams of protein plus lots of healthy carbohydrates, making it a great recovery meal option.

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…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Drinks, Vegetarian/Vegan Tagged With: food, recipe, recovery, smoothie, sports nutrition

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

August 23, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 32 Comments

Chocolate cherry smoothie with a text overlay

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…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Drinks, Food, Snacks Tagged With: drink, food, recovery, smoothie, sports nutrition

Recover Right: 5 Inexpensive Post-Run Meals & Snacks

August 31, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 62 Comments

A collage image of several post run recovery meals

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…

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Filed Under: Fitness, Run & Tri, Nutrition, Running Tagged With: ALDI, fitness, recovery, running, sports nutrition

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie! {Great Recovery Smoothie}

March 9, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 5 Comments

Banana Peanut Butter Recovery Smoothie Recipe

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…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Drinks, Food, Snacks Tagged With: food, recipe, recovery, smoothie, sports nutrition

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