Apr 21 2010
Chef’s Review & The Winning Dish: Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk & Giveaway
Who doesn’t love chocolate milk?
When the people at Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk contacted me to see if I would like to try their chocolate milk, I jumped at the chance. My kids and I love chocolate milk and knowing that Horizon’s is all-natural is an added comfort.
Flavored Milk is a Nutrient-Rich Beverage
- Flavored milk provides the same nine essential nutrients as unflavored milk (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, protein, vitamins A, D, B12, Riboflavin and niacin), and can help kids meet their calcium requirements.
- Flavored milk consumers did not have higher total fat or calorie intakes than non milk consumers
Kids Love the Taste of Flavored Milk
According to 2005 USDA data, 66% of the milk chosen by children in schools is flavored
Chocolate Milk is an Effective Post-Exercise Recovery Beverage
A 2006 study showed that low fat milk was as effective at post-exercise rehydration as sports drinks. Because of the natural carb pro ratio in flavored milks, low fat chocolate milk is an effective post-exercise recovery beverage.
The appropriate carb:pro ratio for improving endurance performance is about 4:1 However, effective ranges can vary from 2:1 and up to 5:1.
Consuming carbohydrate and protein post workout has been shown to:
- Enhance muscle glycogen formation
- Promote a hormonal environment that encourages muscle growth
- Promote muscle protein production
Horizon’s Organic Chocolate Milk has a nice, smooth taste. It’s not too sweet or dull. Just the right amount of chocolate. I would definitely recommend it. It is a little pricey for my weekly milk budget (about $4.00 per half gallon) but definitely worth a splurge here and there.
Horizon also offers other styles of milk (ie. white low-fat, reduced fat, etc), yogurt, cheese, cream, and other products such as eggs, ice cream, butter and is found in most major grocery stores.
Quick Links
- Horizon Dairy website
- Horizon Organics Chocolate Milk information
- Horizon Dairy coupons
- Store Locator
Win a set of Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk coupons–2 winners!
Two lucky winners will receive a set of 4 coupons for Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk–2 coupons for 1 free half gallon, 2 coupons for $1.00 a half gallon. Just visit Horizon Organic’s website and tell me one thing you learned about their product line.
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DISCLAIMER: I received coupons for free Horizon Organic milk to try and review and the opportunity to give two sets of coupons away to my readers from Horizon Organic. I have shared my honest opinion of the product. I received no additional compensation.
