4 Reasons to Love Milk

By Nicci Micco, July/August 2010

Why milk is good for your body.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Omg love milk! although i try to have skim instead of full fat :) "

4. It helps keep muscles strong.

One cup of milk provides 16 percent of the daily value for protein, which builds and repairs muscles. In fact, several small studies (partially funded by the dairy industry) found that chocolate milk might help athletes refuel as well as or better than popular sports drinks. Chocolate milk contains the mix of protein and carbohydrate the body needs to recover its energy supplies after an intense workout.