More Shakin’

After my recent posting on protein shakes and eventually eluding to chocolate milk as a recovery drink, a couple of interesting articles have floated past my desk.

(ok, I really just wanted to post another picture of the ‘Shaker Weight’).

The first is a recent report with Canadian Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Simon Whitfield, where he identifies the role chocolate milk pays in recovery for Canada’s top triathletes.  

He then goes on to joke about the team jeering on the younger fellas in sculling competitions comparable to the rugby boys chugging jugs of beer in locker rooms around the world.

http://simonwhitfield.blogspot.com/2010/06/trican-powered-by-chocolate-milk.html

The second article is a much more alarming report from the reputable Consumer Reports web site. 

It goes on to outline potentially harmful chemicals lurking in major name protein powders which includes arsenic, lead and even mercury. 

Again, always best to use your own judgement on these things and believe sources you trust, but this article does a good job of again identifying the importance of knowing exactly what we put into our bodies.

Be sure to browse the full contents of the consumer reports article using the left hand navigation links on the site.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/overview/index.htm