Mountain High Yoghurt Reveals Powerful Exercise Recovery Food U.S. consumers spend nearly $2 billion each year on sport drinks promoted as recovery aids for athletes, but while such products help with rehydration and electrolyte replacement, very few contain the protein necessary for muscle repair. Mountain High Yoghurt reveals why a food athletes may already have in their refrigerators, all natural yoghurt, is one of the most balanced and effective but often-overlooked food to help them recover from exertion quickly and more completely. Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 23, 2009 The latest nutrition science indicates that what athletes consume after exercise can affect their physical recovery from exertion and even their next workout. Adequate rehydration and certain nutrients consumed in the right proportions is key to optimal recovery. According to the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2008, December 29), adding protein to rehydration efforts can improve an athlete's recovery for better future performance. "High-quality all natural yoghurt is a powerful recovery food for athletes because it contains potassium, carbohydrates, and protein," says Ursula Webhofer, marketing manager for Mountain High Yoghurt. "It's also easy to mix with other recovery foods like fruit, nuts, and juices, making it a great nutritional aid for athletes." Without adequate recovery nutrition, athletes can experience not only muscle fatigue and cramping, but also diminished performance the next time they exercise. Nutrients that are key to post-exercise recovery are:
Yoghurt Is a Good Source of Potassium to Help Balance Electrolytes
It's also important to replenish potassium lost through sweating. Potassium works in tandem with sodium to maintain the body's electrolyte balance. Fruit juices that are good sources of potassium--such as orange, prune, and grapefruit--can be consumed to rehydrate and add potassium. All natural yoghurt is another good potassium source. Every 8-ounce serving of Mountain High Yoghurt, for example, contains at least 13% of the recommended Daily Value for potassium. "Try a smoothie made with Mountain High Yoghurt and potassium-rich papaya, cantaloupe, watermelon, oranges, kiwi fruit, bananas, or berries," Webhofer suggests. "Simply add fresh fruit pieces to one cup of Mountain High Yoghurt and blend in a blender. Add crushed ice to help further rehydration." Equal parts yoghurt and orange, prune, or grapefruit juice blended together is another great recovery drink. Adding Fruit or Grains to Yoghurt Helps Athletes "Carb Up" for Next Workout
Yoghurt Contains Protein to Rebuild Muscles
Additionally, protein consumed with carbohydrates is best for muscle repair. Some studies suggest that a 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein consumed after exercise can help repair muscle tissue and replenish muscle glycogen more quickly. Mountain High Yoghurt varieties that provide carbohydrates and proteins in this ratio are:
These Mountain High varieties also provide at least 500 mg of potassium, or at least 14% of the recommended Daily Value for adults, in each serving. Easy Foods Make a Difference
Mountain High is a premium-quality yoghurt because it uses only all natural ingredients, including rbST-free milk. Its Vanilla and fruit varieties are sweetened only with natural crystalline fructose and its fruit flavors are derived from premium fresh fruits. Every serving of Mountain High contains billions of live, active, and probiotic cultures L. acidophilus, B. bifidus, and L. casei. For media inquiries, contact Leslie Hancock of Hancock Media, LLC at 303-679-6044 or media(at)mountainhighyoghurt(dot)com. # # #
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