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 (if it has to it will steal it from your muscles or bones) so do yourself a favor & nourish yourself. Don't make your body be a thief.
*If you need a reminder here it is, don't treat yourself like a loser & expect to be a winner. *
Ok enough info...below is my healthy Electrolyte Drink Recipe. Cheers!
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