Now that we are ditching our sports, energy and soft drinks (you’ve seen my posts on “worth the tears” regarding 100PLUS and other energy drinks …) we’re in need of healthier options.

Here are some ideas on what to drink during sports and exercise:

1. For moderately intensive exercise, lasting no more than an hour or so, good ol’ H₂O will suffice; just keep sipping throughout your session.

During and after intensive, longer workouts, especially in hot, humid weather, we need to replenish electrolytes e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium. Some great options to keep hydrated are:

2. Water, coconut water, some natural fruit juice (e.g. orange juice), generous pinch of sea (or mineral) salt

3. Pre-soaked dried fruits (e.g. apricots) puréed with a little orange juice, water, sea salt



4. Banana puréed with a little fruit juice, water, sea salt

5. Fresh strawberries puréed with water, coconut water, sea salt

Post-workout smoothies are great also to replenish lost mineral stores. Incorporate foods high in electrolytes e.g. bananas, avocados, coconut water, nuts, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds.

In answer to questions about hydrating tablets, many of these also contain sodium benzoate and other undesirable additives, so probably best avoided – check the ingredient list.

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_{This post was first published on Health and Vitality blog and has been reposted on Executive Lifestyle with the permission of the author.}

_{Edited by Nedda Chaplin}

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