Those who like chocolate milk might be interested to know that the favorite drink is now the official protein beverage of the Virginia High School League.
Chocolate milk has long been known as a natural source of high-quality protein, which experts say is scientifically shown to help restore muscles quickly to their peak potential. Milk also has vitamins and minerals to help build and maintain strong bones, essential in reducing the risk for stress fractures, according to the VHSL.
Many sports teams at all levels have long included chocolate milk as one of their must haves for players, who drink a few ounces often after their practices, sometimes, and competitions.
Not sure if chocolate milk will replace water or other protein sports drinks on the sidelines of games and competitions. But maybe now at official VHSL state-tournament competitions, there will be big coolers of chocolate milk of some type.
We’ll see what happens.
– Dave Facinoli
dfacinoli@sungazette.net