A news story that's getting a lot of coverage these days is how taking in caffeine and carbohydrates immediately after a strenuous workout helps muscles recover 66% more glycogen than if carbohydrate were ingested alone. Really, just google it. Endurance athletes have known how carbs and caffeine help recovery for years. In fact, if you watch the finish line at the Tour de France, you will see that most of the cyclists are greeted with a small red can. That's right. Coca-Cola is the recovery drink of choice for the elite of the elite cyclists. Not only do they get the caffeine and the carbs, but the carbonation also helps the body digest the soft drink faster.
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