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Candice De Mendonca is a personal trainer and sports nutritionist from Johannesburg . At school she earned SA colours for cross country , as well as provincial colours for athletics , hockey and swimming , then completed a degree in sports development , qualified as a personal trainer and sports masseuse , and went on to study sports nutrition as well . Today she has her own meal prep brand called GI Jane ( low-GI food , hence the name ). More info at https :// thefitnesshybrid . com .
Crush Your New Year Fitness Goals : The Power of High-Protein Recovery Milk
January hits differently . The holiday glitter fades , resolutions spark to life , and suddenly , that gym membership you ’ ve been avoiding feels like a personal challenge . But here ’ s your secret weapon : High-Protein Recovery Milk – the unsung hero of fitness transformation .
The New Year , New You Struggle is Real . Let ’ s be honest . New Year ’ s resolutions are notorious battlegrounds . You ’ re pumped , motivated , and ready to transform — until muscle soreness , fatigue , and old habits start whispering , “ Maybe tomorrow .” This is where smart nutrition becomes your game-changer .
Why High-Protein Recovery Milk ?
Recovery isn ’ t just about what happens during your workout ; it ’ s about what happens after . High-protein recovery milk is like a nutritional Swiss Army knife for fitness enthusiasts :
It is muscle repair magic , did you know that intense workouts create microscopic muscle tears ? Protein helps
rebuild and strengthen these tissues faster , think of it as your body ’ s construction crew , working overtime to make you stronger .
Also , rapid absorption of liquid proteins digest faster than solid foods , within 30 minutes post-workout , your muscles are craving nutrients , and recovery milk delivers them express-style .
Balanced nutrition unlike processed protein supplements , milk offers :
• Complete proteins
• Essential amino acids
• Carbohydrates for energy replenishment
• Calcium for bone strength
• Electrolytes for hydration
• Crafting your perfect recovery drink
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