Choose the Right Protein Powder (Part 1: Whey)

sarah cuff Macronutrients, Run Recovery, Supplements 4 Comments

As a holistic sports nutritionist who first and foremost seeks (both personally and professionally for clients) to get all nutrients required from whole foods, let me be clear in stating I don’t believe most athletes NEED a protein powder. However protein powder can definitely make life a lot easier when it comes to successfully meeting ones daily protein requirement. That said, integrating …

Chocolate Milk for Post-Run Recovery?

sarah cuff Beverages, Carb-Loading for Runners, Food for Runners, Macronutrients 5 Comments

I’ve had a number of clients ask me about the benefits of chocolate milk as a recovery drink, a beverage many runners enjoy the convenience of post-run. In fact, it’s a popular choice to be found at the finish line of many races. Does chocolate milk live up to it’s hype? Let’s take a look. But first, what we should …