Athlete Essentials: Refueling after long endurance exertions-requires hydration, essentials like electrolytes/minerals (depending on the sweat level), and protein to repair muscles . Carbs-sugars-naturally or in the form of 'added sugars' (soon to be labeled as such)...after multi-hours of physical excess-are very helpful too. We definitely feel the need for a reward treat-just to get home after a long workout-or race day. But def want one that has nourishing attributes. A NEW OPTION: German QUARK by Wünder Creamery- is a quirky name for a very popular food widely available in Europe under various names...like in France-it's close cousins are Fromage Blanc----Fromage Frais. Made from fermented sour milk-so naturally loaded with probiotics, calcium and vitamin D-QUARK is a super nourishing ready to eat dairy product that is so delicious-it will placate junk food urge splurges (aka kid friendly). The unflavored whole milk sourced -fl...