You've finished your long aerobic bout, you're breathing hard, you're thristy, and you know your body needs something to help recover?  What's best for recovery after a hard aerobic bout?

The following except comes from Diets Designed for Athletes , reprinted here by permission of Human Kenetics.

"Recommendations on protein recovery products emphasize the importance of high-glycemic carbohydrates. Don’t forget that carbohydrates help make the most of the protein you ingest to aid recovery. Also note that protein affects the rate of absorption of carbohydrates you consume to aid your recovery after an endurance workout.

Protein’s main job may be to help you build and maintain muscles, but you need carbohydrates to fuel them. If you’ve