Let's talk about "sports drinks". Most drinks in this category are filled with shit that is making you sicker & someone else richer. These usually contain the street legal form of cocaine = corn syrup, or my favorite....food coloring.

**READ THE INGREDIENTS LABELS, please for your own health & wellness. **

Speaking of health & wellness, with the sun deciding it's going to give a solid effort here in the #PNW at trying to kill all things, I decided to experiment (in my a/c cooled kitchen) w/ making an electrolyte beverage myself. No bs. The idea sports drinks are aiming for is good but could be more efficient. Nutrient dense is crucial for optimal function & sustainable living.

Our bodies need more than just water when exerting a lot of energy. I won't get too nerdy here but even the "water" we drink (unless you're on a well) is lacking so many minerals, it already isn't supporting your basal functions properly let alone functioning while you work under a ball of FIRE. If you haven't drank well water in a while or ever...try a glass, I bet you'll be shocked at the taste.... hello MINERALS!

Back to the topic at hand, electrolytes, there are many liquids that are loaded with electrolytes but for this purpose I used coconut water. It doesn't take much plus it smooths out the acidic flavor. For a good electrolyte recipe you need quality.

Other clean ingredients for this electrolyte recipe include, pineapple (hello vitamin c), 100% pure maple syrup (calcium, manganese & potassium) + raw honey (immune support baby!).

You can reduce the raw honey or maple syrup if you prefer a less sweet flavor, however they aren't in this beverage merely to sweeten it up, but to get many minerals & glucose into your thirsty body ASAP. So don't omit completely. #notallsugarisbad

There are many great sources for sugar. Corn syrup & cane sugar have NO nutrient value..... so PLEASE choose the good stuff. Quality not quantity.

Body Fact: If you're not feeding your body nutrients, it will fight to get it even stealing what it needs from your muscles or bones if necessary. Lets prevent thievery by feeding yourself proper nourishment.

*If you need a reminder here it is, don't treat yourself like a loser & expect to be a winner. *

#nutritionmatters

Ok enough info...below is my healthy Electrolyte Drink Recipe. Cheers!

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