How to Take Muscle Milk Light

How to Take Muscle Milk Light
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There are numerous bodybuilding and fitness supplements on the market, including Muscle Milk Light. This drink is a lower-calorie, lower-fat version of Muscle Milk, but provides important benefits for muscles and workout recovery. It is also a good source of protein and may be incorporated into a variety of diets for individuals of all fitness levels. Muscle Milk Light also comes in bar form, making it easy to pack a drink or bar into a briefcase or workout bag for a healthy snack during the day or after a workout.

Uses

Step 1

Pack a bottle of Muscle Milk Light in your gym bag for an easy, post-workout fuel source. It contains more muscle-friendly nutrients than a sports drink and is a good source of protein.

Step 2

Drink Muscle Milk Light to help your body recover post-workout. According to Cytosport, the drink contains L-glutamine and glutamine peptides that aid muscle recovery and boost the immune system, and is best taken 30 to 45 minutes after a workout. The light version has 160 calories in the 14 oz. bottle of vanilla Muscle Milk Light and 170 calories in the 14 oz. chocolate flavor, making it a lower-calorie choice for individuals watching their diets than original Muscle Milk.

Step 3

Consume Muscle Milk Light approximately 45 minutes to an hour before a workout, recommends the website Bodybuilding. The complete protein blend helps provide an extended release of amino acids, according to Cytosport. The drink contains medium-chain triglycerides, which are usually used for burning muscle energy, rather than stored as fat. A precise blend of carbohydrates provides a prolonged release of energy, perfect for an intense workout, says Cytosport.

Step 4

Eat a Muscle Milk Light bar in between meals as a healthy snack; the bars are filled with the protein and carbohydrates necessary for muscle building and recovery, but with fewer calories than the original Muscle Milk bars. They can be used as a healthy snack alternative or used as part of a weight management program, says Cytosport.

Things You'll Need

  • Bottle of Muscle Milk Light
  • Muscle Milk Light bar

References

Article reviewed by Tina Boyle Last updated on: Dec 5, 2010

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