06/05/08 Milk Does A Body Good

Remember the ad campaign, "Milk, it does a body good."? Well there seems to be more to that than just the obvious, such as healthy bones and teeth. If you are like most folks, walking or biking may very well be turning into a necessity of life beyond our normal exercise routine; it just very well may be the way we find ourselves getting to and from work as gas prices continue to escalate on an hourly basis! And as everyone who has experienced a strenuous workout can attest to, the first day feels great; the next day may find you barely able to move. A recent study has shown that in order for your muscles to rejuvenate themselves after a hard workout they need a protein plus carbohydrate intake immediately. That's where milk comes to the rescue. Having low-fat chocolate milk, yogurt, a smoothie or recovery drinks are a quick, easy, and delicious way to help your muscles regenerate. Seems a good old fashioned glass of milk will provide you with all the nutrients you need after your workout. So maybe Mom knew more than she was letting on when she told us to drink our milk!