Milk: The Original Superfood

After a long day of play or practice, mom probably put out a plate of cookies or a PB&J with a large, cold glass of milk. And while we inhaled that goodness with exhausted smiles on our faces, what we didn't know as kids was how much nutritional good that milk was doing for our recuperating bodies. (Thanks, Mom!)

What Makes Milk Super

"Superfoods" are super popular, and they now come in a growing range of bars, bites, powders, and flours. It's a term that promises a wide range of nutritional benefits in a single food.

Long before multi-colored sports drinks arrived on scene, athletes relied on the most nutritionally dense beverage available for fuel, recovery, and hydration: milk. Today, despite what sports drink makers claim about their "precision blends" and "unique formulations," many top performers still prefer to reach for all-natural milk. And it's no mystery why. The unique advantages of milk over formulated sports drinks lie in milk's natural make-up: water, carbs, minerals, fat, and protein.

Muscles by Milk

Each 8-ounce glass delivers 8 grams of natural, high-quality protein to help build and repair lean muscle. That protein is made up of casein and whey—both complete proteins that provide all the essential amino acids your body needs.

Focus

The vitamins, minerals and protein found in milk help keep your brain sharp and support focus and cognition. And because protein helps you stay full longer, you can concentrate on what you're doing instead of on hunger distractions.

Recovery

Studies have found that people who drank milk after a rigorous workout experienced less muscle damage and soreness than those who reached for sports drinks or water. Add in milk's natural electrolytes, and you've got a recovery drink that's hard to beat.

Built for Performance

Milk delivers a nutrient package that performers of all ages need. From after-school athletes to superheroes-in-training, restoring the minerals and salts lost during a tough practice is essential.

In addition to the high-quality protein, milk provides:

• Vitamin A, zinc, and selenium to support a healthy immune system.
• Four B vitamins—riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), and vitamin B12—to help convert food into energy.
• Calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and protein to build and maintain strong bones and reduce the risk for stress fractures.
• Iodine to help regulate metabolism.
• Potassium* to help maintain normal muscle function and regulate the balance of fluids in the body.

Supporting Teams at Every Stage

The career of every real-life superhero begins at home. That's why Crystal Creamery has supported local athletic teams for over a decade.

In partnership with the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Crystal Creamery currently sponsors the Sac-Joaquin, Central, North Coast, and North sections of the federation. All combined, our sponsorship reaches more than 600 high schools, their student-athletes, and their families.