Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

Drink some chocolate milk!

16 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, the speaker urges every athlete to drink chocolate milk immediately after training, presenting two main reasons. First, chocolate milk naturally provides a 3:1 carbohydrate‑to‑protein ratio, which the speaker claims is optimal for refueling glycogen stores and supporting muscle repair. Second, the speaker argues that the vast majority of athletes do not consume enough calories; chocolate milk’s high caloric density can help meet daily energy needs, ensuring athletes have sufficient fuel to thrive rather than merely survive.

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I want every athlete on planet Earth to be drinking chocolate milk right after your workout for 2 reasons. Reason number 1: chocolate milk follows the 3:1 carb to protein ratio, which means for every 3 grams of carbohydrates, it has 1 gram of protein. This is the ideal ratio for your body to be able to recover and get what it needs. Carbs are going to refuel your muscle gas tank so that you can hit it hard tomorrow, and protein is going to help your muscles recovery so you can recover, they can mend and build, and and so you can hit it hard tomorrow. Reason number 2, 99% of athletes are not eating enough food. If you think you are, you probably aren't. So chocolate milk is full of calories, which is going to be great to add to your overall daily caloric intake to allow for your body to get enough energy and calories that it needs to thrive instead of just survive.