whey protein vs chocolate milk

Supposedly chocolate milk has the right...balance of something for post workout recovery.

Chocolate milk has a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein which is good for post workout recovery. Whey protein doesn't do anything except allow a quick & convienent way to get your daily protein intake in.

quick blurb about why
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

ETA: If you're doing Insanity, you can use chocolate milk to replace the beachbody results & recovery drink.

I read this post yesterday and instantly text someone in my household who was shopping, to buy me some chocolate milkshake mix. Had it post-workout yesterday, and god I have missed milkshakes! Thanks for inspiring me. :flowerforyou:

whaaa...? Chocolate milk is full of sugar. How is that a good drink for anything?

whaaa...? Chocolate milk is full of sugar. How is that a good drink for anything?

Because sugar, in and of itself, is not evil?

Is this even a question? Whey. You need your protein (:

I've heard Chocolate Milk is good for you...however Milk does not get along with me...any suggestions from anyone?

Blue Diamond almond milk comes in chocolate flavour and is delicious. less than 100 cal per 200 ml glass. I add a scoop of plain whey to mine. Not sure where you're based but in the UK I buy it in Waitrose for £1 a carton (in the long life milk alternatives section).

Hi y'all
Starting insanity the 1st of April I won't be following there food plan but will be eating clean.
I have a question people have been saying chocolate milk is just as good as whey protein.

What's your views...

Chocolate milk is a good recovery drink for post-exercise because it contains a good balance of protein/fats/carbs needed to replenish the muscles.

Whey is generally used to help people meet their protein macros when they struggle to get enough protein from solid food.

I use whey to top up my protein and also enjoy chocolate milk so I mix the two together :happy:

This.

Plus one cup a day is not going to harm you for all the sugar phobes out there. I meet all my other macros daily so it's pretty nutritious to me!

Chocolate milk is a good recovery drink for post-exercise because it contains a good balance of protein/fats/carbs needed to replenish the muscles.

Whey is generally used to help people meet their protein macros when they struggle to get enough protein from solid food.

I use whey to top up my protein and also enjoy chocolate milk so I mix the two together :happy:

This is right, tho i wouldn't put the the whey in the chocolate milk because then it upsets that balance you were talking about.

Chocolate milk actually has a 3:1 carb to protein ratio, the BB R&R drink has a 4:1 ratio. Chocolate milk was used in at least one study that shows evidence that the carb/protien mixture is beneficial, so its a good low cost choice. I think it actually mentions that in the nutrition guide.

whaaa...? Chocolate milk is full of sugar. How is that a good drink for anything?

I know, i went through this when i first discovered it. Your muscle need carbs after a workout, but the reason why sugars are best is the same reason why they are bad in every other instance except post exercise: they spike your blood sugar, and cause an insulin response. Normally thats going to force all the glucose in your blood into your liver, muslces and fat cells (but mainly fat cells). Supposedly, within an hour after an intense workout, your muscles are going to take in more then they normally would during this insulin response. So its hopefully a way to get your muslces more of what they need faster then they otherwise would get them and therefore boosting recovery.

Not everyone buys into it. it seems pretty sound to me, but i've never seen an article that actually proves your muscles get into this state after a workout, and i'd probably need a biochem degree to understand it anyway.

I do have to chime in... for someone with a heavy sugar tooth and addiction (which I'm sure lots of people join me in this!) this would not be good for me! Refined sugar is not what the body needs and if I allowed that after a workout I wouldn't drink one cup... there would be more to follow. Find a healthier alternative... like actually combining a small meal that meats the ratio of carbs/protien/fat that you want for optimal recovery!
In this world where we cant trust what our food companies put into our food because they're just trying to get you hooked to the product so they can make money... are you going to trust a magazine that is all about making sales push another "fad" onto you that doesn't seem quite right?