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== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
* 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. This is pure cocoa, not 'hot chocolate mix' and has no added sugar. I use Now Organic Cocoa (http://www.nowfoods.com/Products/ProductsbyCategory/Category/M074399.htm?cat=Natural%20Foods) as it is reasonably priced online, and has 21.5 - 107.5 mg of cocoa flavanols (polyphenols). It is the flavanols that are believed to have cancer preventative properties, and I have a history of cancer in my family. If you use a different cocoa, make sure it is not ' alkalinized', 'processed with alkaloids' or 'Dutch processed', which are names for the process that removes the flavanols. | * 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. This is pure cocoa, not 'hot chocolate mix' and has no added sugar. I use Now Organic Cocoa (http://www.nowfoods.com/Products/ProductsbyCategory/Category/M074399.htm?cat=Natural%20Foods) as it is reasonably priced online, and has 21.5 - 107.5 mg of cocoa flavanols (polyphenols). It is the flavanols that are believed to have cancer preventative properties, and I have a history of cancer in my family. If you use a different cocoa, make sure it is not ' alkalinized', 'processed with alkaloids' or 'Dutch processed', which are names for the process that removes the flavanols. | ||
| − | * 1 Scoop of protein powder. I use 'Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Powder' as it is the cheapest good quality protein powder I can find. I use the vanilla flavor so that I can mix it with this drink or Gatorade. I get mine from | + | * 1 Scoop of protein powder. I use 'Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Powder' as it is the cheapest good quality protein powder I can find. I use the vanilla flavor so that I can mix it with this drink or Gatorade. I get mine from Amazon.com. |
* 2 tablespoons of plain, non-fat yogurt. The bacteria in yogurt help keep the digestive system healthy. The yogurt adds a very slight tang, but does not impact the flavor significantly. | * 2 tablespoons of plain, non-fat yogurt. The bacteria in yogurt help keep the digestive system healthy. The yogurt adds a very slight tang, but does not impact the flavor significantly. | ||
* 1 raw egg. An egg provides some extra protein, a variety of fats and vitamins. I use cage free eggs for moral reasons. | * 1 raw egg. An egg provides some extra protein, a variety of fats and vitamins. I use cage free eggs for moral reasons. | ||
Revision as of 07:49, 30 December 2011
A recovery drink is an important part of Nutrient Timing. I've experimented with a number of options over the years, and this is my current concoction. It seems to work well, it's tasty and settles well.
Contents
1 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. This is pure cocoa, not 'hot chocolate mix' and has no added sugar. I use Now Organic Cocoa (http://www.nowfoods.com/Products/ProductsbyCategory/Category/M074399.htm?cat=Natural%20Foods) as it is reasonably priced online, and has 21.5 - 107.5 mg of cocoa flavanols (polyphenols). It is the flavanols that are believed to have cancer preventative properties, and I have a history of cancer in my family. If you use a different cocoa, make sure it is not ' alkalinized', 'processed with alkaloids' or 'Dutch processed', which are names for the process that removes the flavanols.
- 1 Scoop of protein powder. I use 'Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Powder' as it is the cheapest good quality protein powder I can find. I use the vanilla flavor so that I can mix it with this drink or Gatorade. I get mine from Amazon.com.
- 2 tablespoons of plain, non-fat yogurt. The bacteria in yogurt help keep the digestive system healthy. The yogurt adds a very slight tang, but does not impact the flavor significantly.
- 1 raw egg. An egg provides some extra protein, a variety of fats and vitamins. I use cage free eggs for moral reasons.
- 2 cups fat free milk. This provides more protein and some very slow to digest carbohydrates.
2 Variations
I will sometimes use Casein Protein powder rather than whey as it is slower digesting. I have also started adding a tablespoon of flax seed oil, which blends in surprisingly well.
3 Preparation
I mix this with a hand held blender. In cold weather I will heat the milk first, but you have to be careful not to cook the egg or kill the yogurt. As a bonus, you can soak spices in the milk for extra flavor. I use cinnamon sticks, cardamom, root ginger and black pepper.
4 Nutrition
This provides per serving
| Calories | 432 |
| Calories from Fat | 83 |
| Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 307mg |
| Sodium | 429mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 40g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugars | 31g |
| Protein | 54g |
The cholesterol is high, which may bother some people, but the evidence for the health risks of cholesterol seem to be diminishing.
More details at http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/recipe/1405731/2
5 Post Race Recovery
After a race I will usually take something simpler and faster acting. I will mix 1-2 scoops of protein with 16-32oz Gatorade. The combination of fast carbohydrate and protein seems to work well.
6 Experiments with Branch Chain Amino Acids
My recovery drink takes me a while to make, and is slower to digest. As a result, I have been trying out a drink that has a tablespoon of branch chain amino acids (BCAA) with two tablespoons of Gatorade powder, taken immediately after a run. I mix up the BCAA drink and take it with me, caching it where I will finish my run. I can then take the BCAA as soon as I finish, or sometimes just before my cool down. I think this is helping my recovery slightly, but not dramatically.
