Home made sports drink
So when our bodies sweat, we lose sodium and potassium and water. We need to replenish our bodies to ensure adequate recovery and also to avoid muscle cramps. The commercial drinks are filled with sugar and synthetic vitamins which are hard for your body to absorb. Coconut water is really natures sports drink containing natural electrolytes. Adding coconut water to this drink which also contains sodium will help replenish your body and bring things back into balance to ensure proper muscle recovery, and help prevent muscle cramping.
- 1-1.5 Tablespoon raw honey
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Cup coconut water
- 1 Cup water
Dissolve salt and honey in 1/2 cup boiling water. Add lemon juice, coconut water and the rest of the water (preferably filtered). Add ice cubes and drink after or during workout.