UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. A by-product of cheese production, whey protein can supposedly build muscle mass and be absorbed more

if you can resupply it within the first two hours after exercise. The whey protein with glutamine (amino acids) helps to build lean muscle and rapidly-absorbed carbohydrate re-energises your tired body. The chocolate flavour of High5’s recovery drink

-release carbs). Whey, a milk protein, is digested quickly - which is why it's preferred in recovery beverages (see The Protein Decoder, below). But another milk protein, casein, is digested slowly, so it's ideal for minimising blood-sugar spikes throughout

232; Carbs 44g; Protein 6.8g; Fat 3.6g; Fibre 1.4g.Main Ingredients Fructose syrup, glucose syrup, rice flour, oat flakes, fructose, whey protein, maltodextrin and added vitamins, minerals and caffeine.Tasty? Similar in texture to a Powerbar. Chewy

Synergy OriginalPrice: £2.Weight: (100g).Calories per bar (410kcal), carbs (59g/59%), protein (15.2g/16%), fat (12.6g/13%), fibre (n/a). Main ingredients: Syrup, rolled oats, whey protein, fruit.Taste Test: Very high protein content, so better as a recovery bar

-food company Clif has introduced a powdered hot-chocolate drink mix designed for optimum recovery. Combining whey protein, sugars, a mix of vitamins and minerals, and even some antioxidants (green-tea extract), Clif Shot Hot Chocolate is a well-rounded recovery

’s hard-working muscles with an ample amount of protein to help speed recovery. But whey protein, the specific type of protein found in dairy foods, may also help to strengthen the immune system. Ample research also suggests that regular dairy consumption

are all good sources.  In sport, use sports products which contain protein to aid recovery and promote strength gain. The Lucozade Sport range incorporates whey protein and casein which have been shown to have high absorption rates - these products can

of water, vegetable oils and additives blended with emulsifiers and flavoured with whey or, sometimes, butter itself.Choose a spread which has no more than 15 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams and look for labels which claim that the product is either

for strong bones, which is great for your running, but animal milk, in particular, offers much more. Dairy food and drink supplies a runner’s hard-working muscles with an ample amount of protein to help speed recovery. But whey protein, the specific type