Drink Up Raise Your Game: Blackcurrant
DrinksA homemade sports drink is easy to put together and effective for rehydration during exercise. It sounds so simple but when you enjoy the taste of a drink you tend to drink more of it.
Calories260kcal
Carbs65g
Protein0.14g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
Not earth-shattering news but certainly beneficial for athletes training to stay optimally hydrated during sport.
Health Benefits
Salt plays a crucial role in the body by helping to maintain nerve and muscle function. Therefore, when we lose salt through sweat it is important to replace it, this drink aims to do just that.
Expert Tips
This is a great option for younger athletes . If short on time, blend a couple of ice-cubes into the mixture to help cool it down.
Ingredients
- 390 ml Water
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 100 ml Blackcurrant diluted juice
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients together and if using a bottle store in the fridge to chill.
- Use a warm spoon to transfer the honey.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 0.14gSodium: 1030mgPotassium: 110mgSugar: 65gCalcium: 9.4mgIron: 0.32mg
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