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The first thing you need to know about sports drinks is that they contain a lot of sugar. Even though they’re often considered healthy, the truth is that these beverages are packed with sugar. For that reason it’s best to avoid them if you’re trying to lose weight.
They Can Be Helpful
Athletes lose a lot of electrolytes through sweat during intense workouts, and drinking sports drinks right after workouts is a good way to replace them. These drinks also contain carbs that are important for boosting energy levels and rebuilding muscles after exercise.
Not For Non-Athletes
Even though drinking sports drinks can be beneficial after long high-intensity workouts, people who are not professional athletes should avoid them because they contain lots of sugar.
It’s Best To Drink Water
Drinking water is by far the best and safest way to hydrate your body after a workout. As we’ve mentioned, sports drinks can be beneficial for athletes who exercise for more than one hour a day, but otherwise it’s best to reach for water first.
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]]>Many people choose sports drinks as a source of electrolytes to both rehydrate and replace minerals like sodium that are lost during workouts. The problem is, sports drinks often contain just as much sugar as many popular sodas, along with additives like artificial dyes and brominated vegetable oil, which has been shown to irritate the skin and even cause headaches.
Fortunately, there are other ways to rehydrate and replace what we lose when we sweat. Coconut water is low in sugar, free of artificial dyes, and naturally contains five different types of electrolytes. It’s especially high in potassium which is important for muscle health and preventing cramps.
We love to mix in a little orange or lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt for added flavor and extra sodium. You won’t miss traditional sports drinks at all!
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Coconut water is high in minerals like potassium and magnesium, so it’s a great choice if you’re looking to replenish electrolytes. It does contain a bit of natural sugar, but much less than many commercial sports drinks, so you can rehydrate without a crash later on.
Smoothies
The best part of smoothies is that you can add whatever you like. Fruits and veggies are full of vitamins and minerals and added protein powder can help keep you full for longer. Add a little nut butter to help your body absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins and you’ve got yourself a highly nutritious drink.
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Nooma is great for vegans and naturalists who prefer to get their vitamins from plants and natural minerals. Thanks to coconut water and sea salt, this vegan plant-based drink provides sugar-free (stevia-sweetened), low-calorie potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium in a wide variety of flavors that aren’t only fruity.
Nuun + Caffeine Tablets
Nuun + Caffeine tablets can be dissolved in water, making them much more portable than a ready-made drink. They are low in calories and only have a bit of added sugar, plus they have caffeine and oxidant-rich green tea extract. These are great for a boost when you’re feeling tired or you just need a pop of energy.
Gatorade Thirst-Quencher
Perhaps almost too obvious to make the list, Gatorade is a great option for endurance athletes, people who suffer from low blood sugar, or those without access to health food stores or gyms where more obscure drinks are sold. This is because Gatorade is much higher in calories and sugar than the average sports drink and it’s available anywhere. If you want to minimize the sugar and calories, you can also water it down.
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]]>Fortunately, there are other sources of electrolytes that are much healthier. With just a few ingredients you can make your own sports drink perfect for recovery. We’ve created a recipe that works wonders whenever we’re in need of a bit more than just water, it’s also a great option for whenever you’ve got a cold or any other illness where it helps to stay hydrated. It’s easily multiplied if you prefer to prep in advance and keeps well in the refrigerator if stored in sealed containers.
Ingredients: Makes 2-3 Servings
- 2 cups of coconut water
- 1 cup of orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, and be sure to choose this salt as it’s the best source of certain minerals that aren’t present in other salts
- 1 tablespoon of raw honey
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine.
- Chill or serve with ice for a refreshing way to rehydrate.
- Store in a pitcher with a lid or sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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]]>Sports gels are pretty much pure sugar like Skittles, but they have added sodium, B vitamins, and branch chain amino acids that replace what you body loses during your workouts. For sports drinks, although they contain around the same amount of calories and sugar as soft drinks, sports drinks also have sodium which is lost from sweating.
When it comes to oatmeal, instant packets are just as good if not better than sport-specific brands. It’s important to be aware that many performance foods are packed with highly processed ingredients and that you can get the same protein by consuming less processed options like cottage cheese.
Highly processed sports food should only be consumed when you don’t have other options like when you’re traveling or don’t have access to fresh ingredients. If you don’t have other options, look for sports foods that are minimally processed and have few ingredients.
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]]>NOOMA Organic Electrolyte Sports Drink
Based mostly on filtered water and organic coconut water, this sports drink gives you everything you need, but without loads of sugar, food coloring, and preservatives.
Roar Organic
This is another organic coconut water-based drink. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals and uses natural food coloring from fruits and vegetables.
Blueberry Açaí 
Mango Clementine 
Cucumber Watermelon 
Georgia PeachBODYARMOR Fruit Punch
Despite containing fairly high levels of pure cane sugar, the coconut water is a good source of electrolytes. The drink also contains a number of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body and for replenishing its stores after a workout.
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Sports drinks are convenient as they allow you to hydrate, get calories, and replenish electrolytes, all at one time. They’re also tastier, which can help you drink water if you struggle to consume enough while training. Sports drinks can also help boost your energy for short trainings. Finally, if you have a sensitive stomach, drinking sports drinks can help you get the energy and calories you need from drinks instead of trying to digest solid foods.
Sugar What Sports Drinks to Use
Next time you buy a sports drink, get one that has a low-to-moderate carbohydrate mix which will keep your energy levels consistent and high throughout your training. Make sure you’re still eating well throughout the day, as these drinks are only a supplement to other sources of nutrition and energy. Also, try and get ones that are high in electrolytes, because during intense workouts you lose sodium from sweat, and losing too much sodium can cause puffiness, gastric distress, cramps, and confusion.
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: how to make your own healthy sports drinks
Sugar and neon artificial-colored sports drink isn’t exactly the healthiest way to supplement a sweat session. You do need a way to replenish electrolytes, though. Electrolytes are like the power lines of our body—they conduct electrical signals that maintain fluid levels, acid-base balance, and muscle function. When you lose water through sweat, as you know, out go the electrolytes, too. And one way to replenish? Make your own healthy drinks, which is super easy
. You want your recipe to include water, sugar, salt, and a source of potassium like orange juice 
. A simpler formula of water, maple syrup (a good source of potassium), and salt, will do the trick, too. Here is my favorite drink with ginger!
Electrolyte Sports Drink 1/2 liter of ginger water (recipe below) 1 liter of water Juice of 3 small lemons 
1/2 tsp. sea salt (you can add a bit more if you’d like) Stevia to taste Ginger Water: 1 medium-sized ginger root 1 liter of water Liquid Stevia, to taste Cut ginger into large coins and place into a large pot. Add water. Bring water to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep until cool. Add liquid stevia to taste and store in airtight container in the fridge. Mix all ingredients together, chill, and enjoy!
Chocolate Milk
Chocolate milk has enough proteins to make it count as a great post-workout drink. It’s filled with calcium, potassium, sodium, and magnesium as well.
Orange Juice
Pick sugar-free orange juice that’s high in antioxidants and has electrolytes just like sports drinks.
Coconut Water
Coconut water will provide you with potassium, natural sugar, and hydrate you.
#coconutclubdc Photo by @yesplsdcTart Cherry Juice
Tart cherry juice is an awesome solution if you need something to reduce pain in your muscles after a workout.
Homemade Sports Drink
Make your own healthy version of sports drink at home by mixing coconut water, honey, sea salt, and a little lemon into your regular water.
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Allright, we all know that single-use plastic is true waste and its good thing that a many of these products will be illegal in Europe. A brand which has been talking about this plastic issue for many years is @dopper_official. I have been a true fan of this brand as they have been one of the first water bottle brands with a mission. Despite this big issue with plastic, I do like to address that it recalls for solutions. I have become aware of the fact that there are many places all over the world where you can actually drink water from the tap or where they filter water. Also in the Netherlands! Many tourists visit the Netherlands and buy bottles of water while they can drink from our tap. Do you ever check when you are travelling to a destination whether you can drink from the tap?
Water
Last but not least, water should be your most common choice for a workout drink. It’s pure hydration and there’s nothing your body needs more.
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