chocolate milk - good or bad

[KenTraver]

Ok so I have not been drinking chocolate milk at all even though I love it because I have been trying to keep sugars and calories down. But now I’m hearing that it’s the best thing that you can drink after a workout to give you protein and make sure your energy levels don’t droop. Is this a good product for me to have in the house or not? I find it so hard to figure out what studies really mean when they’re always conflicting with each other.

[Bonnie]

I think that as a post workout beverage it's good but you shouldn't just drink it as something to quench your thirst because you're right it is way too high in calories and sugar

[KittyKatt]

That's probably what I would say, too. You can keep chocolate milk for after you've done a really good workout (not just a stroll but something that will burn through a lot of your energy). But I really wouldn't call it a great diet product. Think of it like a protein shake

[JokerzWild]

It is high in fat and sugar. I'd say it's not bad to have it every once in a while after a workout, but I wouldn't make a daily habit out of drinking chocolate milk.

[WolfMoon]

I think it's good in a pinch. I wouldn't make it a lifestyle, but it's a good boost when you need it and it tastes great

[Tony1968]

I actually think chocolate milk is a lot better for you than the other crap you could be drinking, like a lot of those protein shakes. I find drinking a smoothie can help give me a boost too.

[PennyThoughts]

I actually think chocolate milk is a lot better for you than the other crap you could be drinking, like a lot of those protein shakes. I find drinking a smoothie can help give me a boost too.

Good point. Those protein shakes are mostly made of junk ingredients. You're better off with the chocolate milk