A 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.
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
400mlWater
½tspSalt
1tbspSugar
1tbspHoney
100mlDilute/ Squash
1
Instructions
Blend the ingredients together and if using a bottle store in the fridge to chill.