make your own sports drink

It is getting hotter and hotter out there, and many are ramping up their training regimen!  Summer is short here, and we need to make the most of it!  Although I have no argument with plain water, the need to replenish electrolytes post-sweat is said to be quite important as well.  Dozens of different kinds of sports drinks are on the market, claiming to be 'smarter'.  I'm thinking that making something at home is the smartest yet!

In order to save $$$ and stay hydrated and electrolyte balanced, here is a recipe for a make-at-home sports drink, using only juices, salt and water.  The OJ is the potassium bit, the apple juice is the sugars bit, and the salt, well, that is the salt bit.  And then the most important component of all, the H2O.

make in a large jug:

 

1/2 C orange juice

3 C apple juice

3/8 t salt

fill jug to make 2 litres.

(8 cups)

 

run, jump, and play,

then come in and enjoy a tall glass!

or take it with you in your H2O bottle;

just remember not to leave this in the sun for days,

and then take a swig.

not nice.