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Yahoo! Shine After: chocolate milk. Recent research has shown that chocolate milk is the latest craze in post-workout snacks, even over water and sports drinks. That's because it has everything you need in one glass: carbs and protein for muscle recovery, water content to replace the fluids lost as sweat and calcium, sodium and sugar -- all ingredients that help you recover faster, retain water and regain energy. Got milk, anyone?

STACK Athletes are taught to refuel with protein immediately after a workout. Most opt for a quick hit with an easy, portable protein shake. But which is actually better for athletes post-workout: a protein shake or low-fat chocolate milk? Expert Raymond Tucker explains in this STACK article.