While individual preferences vary when it comes to what to eat before and after training or taking part in a race, protein is known to keep you feeling fuller for longer. With this in mind, Danone has launched a new yoghurt that is conveniently packed with protein.

Power up your ride

Nutrition and fitness go hand in hand. Good nutrition before a training session or race can help you ride stronger for longer. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true: poor nutrition before a workout can jeopardise your performance.

The same goes for recovery and what you eat post training or after a race. But what you fuel up on in the 60 minute window after a ride, not only affects how your muscles recover, but also how you feel for the rest of the day.

So what exactly should you eat before and after training or a race? While there are many ways to fuel the body, a protein-enriched yoghurt has endless benefits. Protein has been proven to increase satiety – which is not only good while you’re cycling, it also means that eating protein in small increments throughout the day can help curb cravings and hunger pangs. And, thanks to the latest from Danone, you don’t have to worry about fueling your passions again.

Protein-powered yoghurt

DanPro™ , the new yoghurt and drinking yoghurt range from Danone, is packed with 10g-20g of high-quality protein per serving, contains no artificial sweeteners, is available in low or medium fat, is thick and creamy and provides the perfect balance of nutrients to keep you strong while you ride.

DanPro™ is the only yoghurt with this quantity of protein and while it’s made to provide you with the required nutrients, it’s also delicious. DanPro™ comes in a variety of flavours and convenient formats, including Strawberry, Banana and Vanilla in the drinkable format; and Peach & Mango, Blueberry, Vanilla, Strawberry and Plain in the spoonable format.

“For over 15 years, Danone Southern Africa has been known for its high-quality dairy products for the whole family and now, with this new offering, we are providing even more options for consumers who understand the role of protein and its benefits for their body and lifestyle,” said Danone Innovations Marketing Manager Tarryn Haiden. “As more South Africans adopt healthier active lifestyles, we wanted to provide a product that would fuel their passions and help them to achieve their goals – whether that’s climbing a mountain, completing a marathon, or simply improving their daily endurance for a busy week.”

Made to fuel your passion

DanPro™ is any athlete’s new best friend! While carbs may be the most popular fuel for energy, protein helps with maintaining a strong body and with muscle recovery for those wanting to achieve their cycling goals. The protein in DanPro™ is also a source of all nine essential amino acids, which not only help build muscle, they also aid recovery.

Plus, if you have had a long endurance ride, DanPro™ Drinkable is ideal for you. It’s a convenient source of 20g protein, of which 69% is concentrated whey in the 300ml bottle – that’s the equivalent protein of three eggs. It’s currently the only yoghurt supported by the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, with more protein than other yoghurts. Milk proteins, like those found in DanPro™, have been found to improve recovery from the muscle-damage that occurs during training. This drinkable yoghurt will help quench your thirst and alleviate some of the hunger pangs.

Boost your day

But DanPro™ isn’t just for athletes. It’s also a convenient option for busy people – easy enough to put in your lunchbox, drink in the car, throw in the gym bag or take with to the boardroom.

Ready for your first taste of protein power? DanPro™ is available in all leading grocery stores and convenience outlets from 8 July.

Awesome flavours

The spoonable variant comes in a 150g serving size with the following flavouring options to choose from:

• Low Fat Yoghurt Strawberry
• Medium Fat Yoghurt Vanilla
• Low Fat Yoghurt Blueberry
• Low Fat Yoghurt Peach and Mango
• Medium Fat Yoghurt Plain

Recommended selling price for the spoonable variant: R13,99

The drinkable variant comes in a 300ml bottle with the following flavours to choose from:

• Low Fat Yoghurt drink Strawberry
• Low Fat Yoghurt drink Banana
• Low Fat Yoghurt drink Vanilla

Recommended selling price for the drinkable variant: R21,99

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