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Huffington Post Lynn Raisman, Aly’s mom, talks about what it’s like to be a parent of an elite athlete. Lynn explains Aly’s excitement to be part of the “got milk?” campaign. When asked if Aly really drinks chocolate milk she says, “Of course! Chocolate milk is actually the best thing for recovery immediately after a workout.”

Good Morning America Yahoo! sports analyst Shannon Miller talked about the personal lives and training habits of the gold medal-winning U.S. gymnastics team. Miller mentions Aly Raisman’s training schedule and how she, “drinks chocolate milk to replenish her muscles. …And it’s working.”

USA Today Straight from the pool deck, Jessica Hardy was sipping a drink as she talked to reporters after qualifying for the semis of the 50-meter freestyle at the London games.

LA Times A spotlight on Team USA swimmer Jessica Hardy competing in this year’s games, and her recovery beverage of choice. Of course, chocolate milk!

US News & World Report Sports nutritionist Julie Upton, highlights the foods that fuel Team USA. She explains the post-exercise recovery benefits of chocolate milk, and how it plays a part in an Olympian’s diet.

Foodnetwork.com Taking in a carb to protein ratio of 3:1 post-workout will help optimize results. Here is a list list of 5 regenerating foods. Topping the list is chocolate milk..

Active.com Protein is an important nutrition factor following a tough workout, and milk has an edge over other non-dairy beverages in its protein composition. Learn why chocolate milk has been getting more hype recently as a recovery beverage.

Stack.com The nutritional benefits of chocolate milk are positively reinforced in this post, explaining why it is a natural when it comes to recovery nutrition.

Stack.com Here is a list of six foods that are quality fuel for an athlete to recover quickly, adapt to difficult training and compete at your best. Chocolate milk made number one on the list.

Shape.com Writer Charlotte Anderson questions the need for specially-formulated sports drinks and reaffirms the natural and cost-efficient refueling benefits of lowfat chocolate milk.

Active.com Jason Karp, running coach, author and speaker talks about how recovery is more than just taking a break on the couch.

Shape.com Tips on the best post workout snacks and why the combination of protein and carbs is better for recovery than carbs alone.