Injury Recovery Hot Chocolate

by | Jul 20, 2017

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I hurt my knee at Dead End Race Apocalypse on the weekend. I haven’t had it looked at for an official diagnosis yet, and to be quite honest, I’m a little scared to. I’ve had knee injuries in the past, and they have never swollen like my knee is now. I have never lost the range of motion like now.

What most athletes don’t realize is how big of a role nutrition plays in injury recovery. The right nutrients can actually speed up the recovery process, while other common techniques and anti-nutrients can slow down the process.

I cover all of this in my Nutrition for Injury Protocol when I work with an athlete 1-on-1.

The same day I put myself on the protocol, another client contacted me because she injured her foot. Now, she is going through her individualized version of the Nutrition for Injury Protocol to return to training and racing as soon as possible.

For obvious reasons, I can’t openly share the protocol, but I will share a delicious hot chocolate recipe I made this morning while attempting to include more of these nutrients in my diet.

Injury Recovery Hot Chocolate

athlete recovery hot chocolate

Athlete Recovery Hot Chocolate

Melissa Boufounos
Delicious hot chocolate recipe with anti-inflammatory ingredients
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup boiled water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened, Dutch-processed
  • 1 Tbsp collagen
  • 1 tsp maca
  • 1/2 Tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1/2 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 Tbsp goji berries

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until fully mixed and frothy. Pour into a mug and enjoy.

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Written by Melissa Boufounos

I’m a certified holistic nutritionist in the Ottawa area. As a longtime athlete, my focus is in performance-based nutrition coaching for young athletes and obstacle course race athletes. My mission is to help the next generation of athletes optimize their nutrition so they can optimize their performance.

Hi, I’m Melissa Boufounos!

I’m a certified holistic nutritionist in the Ottawa area. My mission is to help the next generation of athletes optimize their nutrition so they can optimize their performance.

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