Facts

Did you know that chocolate milk is an excellent post-workout recovery drink following intense physical activity?12

Thanks to its combination of carbohydrates, protein and other nutrients like sodium and potassium, chocolate milk maximizes recovery and rehydration following exercise and helps compensate for the loss of electrolytes.

What about sugar in chocolate milk?

To find out about the nutritional value of a food, it's important to look at the big picture rather than just focus on one aspect, such as its sugar content.

The sugar that is added to chocolate milk and yogurt doesn't turn them into bad foods. Each one contains numerous essential nutrients. For example, chocolate milk has the same 16 nutrients as white milk and doesn't contain any more sugar than the same quantity of unsweetened apple juice.