Good Morning! Giveaway time again! Last week Horizon sent me a coupon to try a free half gallon of their Organic lowfat Chocolate Milk with DHA Omega-3.
About Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk (from the website):
Mmm chocolate! Horizon Organic lowfat Chocolate Milk with DHA Omega-3 provides a great tasting and easy way to add calcium and DHA to your family’s diet. DHA Omega-3 is an important nutrient that helps support heart, brain and eye health,and it’s available in lowfat half gallons.
DHA belongs to a category of healthy fatty acids known as Omega-3′s. Found in high concentrations in the tissues of the brain and eye, DHA Omega-3 is thought to help support healthy function in these areas. DHA has also been shown to help support heart health.
- DHA provides a nutritional boost for children’s growing minds and bodies. Children’s brains grow incredibly fast. In fact, the brain nearly quadruples in the first five years of life.
- DHA is a key structural component of the brain, yet many young children don’t get their recommended daily amount of DHA as it is found in a limited number of food sources.
- Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3 is fortified with a natural, 100 percent vegetarian and sustainable source of DHA – a safe, wholesome, delicious way to bring more of this important nutrient into your family’s diet.
Visit http://www.horizonorganicdha.com/ to learn more!
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Flavored Milk is a Nutrient-Rich Beverage
- Flavored milk provides the same nine essential nutrients as unflavored milk (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, protein, vitamins A, D, B12, Riboflavin and niacin), and can help kids meet their calcium requirements.
- Flavored milk consumers did not have higher total fat or calorie intakes than non milk consumers
- Kids Love the Taste of Flavored Milk
· According to 2005 USDA data, 66% of the milk chosen by children in schools is flavored
Chocolate Milk is an Effective Post-Exercise Recovery Beverage
- A 2006 study showed that low fat milk was as effective at post-exercise rehydration as sports drinks
- Because of the natural carb:pro ratio in flavored milks, low fat chocolate milk is an effective post-exercise recovery beverage.
o The appropriate carb:pro ratio for improving endurance performance is about 4:1 However, effective ranges can vary from 2:1 and up to 5:1. - Consuming carbohydrate and protein post workout has been shown to:
o Enhance muscle glycogen formation
o Promote a hormonal environment that encourages muscle growth
o Promote muscle protein production
o May lessen immune-suppressive effects due of intense exercise
I was very excited to try this chocolate milk after reading all of the wonderful health benefits. I grew up drinking Yoo-Hoo and Nesquick (chemicals galore!) Yuck! I was unable to find the half gallon Horizon chocolate milk around here but bought a little single serve box so that I could try it out!
Ingredients: Organic Grade A Lowfat Milk, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Cocoa, Organic Vanilla Flavor, DHA Algal Oil, Carrageenan, Salt, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
I like that they use Organic Evaporated Cane Juice instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners. The chocolate milk was delicious! It was thick, creamy, and very chocolaty. I think I inhaled the box in about 1 minute. I don’t think I would buy this on a regular basis just because I don’t really need almost 200 extra calories with breakfast but it is definitely a great option for when I am craving chocolate milk!
Giveaway!
There will be two winners!!
Each winner will get 4 total coupons (2 coupons would be for a free half gallon of the Horizon Organic lowfat Chocolate Milk with DHA Omega-3 and 2 coupons for $1 off a half gallon of the same milk).
*This contest is open to US entrants only.
How To Enter:
1) Leave me a comment telling me if you drink chocolate milk and what kind?
2) Link back to this giveaway on your blog and let me know in a separate comment.
3) Become a fan of Missy Maintains on Facebook! Please also suggest to at least 5 friends. You may suggest it to as many people as you like. Let me know below.
4) Tweet about this giveaway. Write, “@MissyMaintains is giving away FREE Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk!! Enter here: http://ow.ly/1q9XV3
I will choose the winners this Monday, March 15th at 10:00 am.
Good Luck!
Disclaimer: Horizon contacted me directly to review their chocolate milk using coupons for a free half gallon. They will be sending 2 winners 4 coupons. I was not paid to promote Horizon.
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I LOVE chocolate milk. It is the best recovery drink. I usually buy Horizon chocolate milk, but after a long run, I’ll drink whatever they have at the gas station. This is making me crave some now, I might have to stop at Whole Foods at lunch… yum!
ps, I am a fan on facebook and have suggested my friends to be too!
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Tweeted!
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I love chocolate milk but I haven’t drank any in quite some time. Now I am craving it…
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I usually don’t drink chocolate milk, the calories and chemicals just don’t appeal to me. I am excited to give this one a try especially after hearing many times how good it is for post workout recovery. I adore chocolate so this is something to get next time!!
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I prefer regular milk…skim so it doesn’t bother my stomach. But my boyfriend would LOVE chocolate milk. He likes to drink huge glasses of milk when he eats PB&J!
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Tweeted!!
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omg i used to always used to drink chocolate milk as a kid!!! A&E choco milk (kansas city brand)
i lurve u misssy AND our common happy hour cocktails!!!!
lolo
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I don’t drink it but I would love to start
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I DOOO drink chocolate milk, but not from cows.
I buy Blue diamond almond chocolate milk (sweetened because that stuff is addictive!) but i’d love to try some MOO juice!! 
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i love chocolate milk! i always drink it after long runs. i usually buy a local brand bottled close to where i live, but i have had horizon organic before and love, love it
great giveaway – thanks!
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I drink chocolate milk for a treat every now and then, and it’s usually Blue Bunny
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I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/cygirl88/status/10331595511
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chocolate milk is the best post workout recovery drink! I lvoe it…usually simply smart chocolate!
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TWEETED!
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Missy. this is the best giveaway ever! i love chocolate milk (even better if it was fat free LOL) and when i worked at starbucks I used to drink the vanilla and chocolate organic boxes on my breaks.
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I tweeted! =)
Now I am dreaming about chocolate milk lol
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I sometimes drink Silk’s Chocolate Soymilk, but it’s definitely not the same as real chocolate milk. I’d definitely love a reason to drink the real stuff
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I used to drink chocolate milk all the time as a kid (there is nothing better than grilled cheese & chocolate milk!). But as I have gotten older, I still drink a tall glass of milk with dinner, but alas, no chocolate…so I would love to try some!
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I tweeted!
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I haven’t had chocolate milk in ages – but I’ve been drinking unsweetened chocolate almond breeze lately – it’s so good in my cereal!
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I don’t drink chocolate milk, but I used to love it! I would share this with my little nephew, who is a chocolate milk monster!
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I tweeted!
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I don’t drink chocolate milk regularly but I do love those individual ones that Horizon has! If I won these coupons I would definitely use them!
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I love chocolate milk! When I was little, my mom used to make it by mixing chocolate syrup in regular milk. These days I only drink Horizon, so winning the giveaway would save me some $$
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I also tweeted about your giveaway! My twitter name is @knack4nutrition
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I don’t usually drink milk, but sometimes I get a craving for chocolate milk and I pick up the lowfat horizon chocolate milk in the tiny cartons! They are delicious and hit the spot!
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I don’t really drink milk because I can’t afford organic. I stick to soy and almond milk for the most part. I think I need some cow back in my life!!
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love chocolate milk! but haven’t had it in a while! organic sounds great
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I don’t drink chocolate milk as much as I use to. When I was a kid though, it was an almost daily thing. Ever heard of Yoohoos? I also just liked to put Hershey chocolate syrup in regular milk, that way you get it just as chocolatey as you like!!!
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I either like almond breeze chocolate flavor or just add chocolate powder to whatever milk I have.
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Great giveaway, and fantastic information about DHA! I don’t usually drink chocolate milk, but I do sometimes after I workout. It’s apparently the best thing to drink after a workout! It’s the perfect combination of carbs and protein
I Tweeted!
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE chocolate milk!! It’s great for after workouts and it tastes DELISH!!
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I love Silk Chocolate Light Soy Milk, it is so creamy and delicious!!
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i tweeted! @chelseaedgar
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i usually don’t drink chocolate milk. the closest thing to chocolate milk that i used to drink is adding cappucino flavored spirutein protein powder to my coffee in the am. that works like a charm
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I drink chocolate milk made w/ nesquick and would love to try Horizon’s version
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Annnd I’m a FB fan and told lots of my FB friends about MM!
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I love choc milk! I make my own with some choc syrup most of the time. But I did hear that a small box of this choc milk is the perfect thing after a really long run- great balance of salt and carbs (I think)!
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OMG I love chocolate milk and horizon and organic milk! Awesome giveaway Missy
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It’s been forever since I had chocomilk. i remember chugging yoohoo as a kid (yeah sooo not healthy).
I haven’t tried horizon’s milk so this would be perfect.
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I used to drink chocolate milk all the time when I was a kid, but I dont really like all of the sugar in most of the chocolate milks and I think that I would love to try the Horizons Chocolate Milk if it werent for it being SOO expensive!!
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I definitely drink chocolate milk. I have a few of those little single cartons for after workouts in my fridge!
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