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Men's Health Tip No. 19: Hydrate Right

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Men's Health Tip No. 19: Hydrate Right

Whether you are at the gym, work or at home, our bodies need to be hydrated. Here is what you need to know about popular sports drinks and how to make your own.

Choose the right sports drink

There are dozens of sports hydration products on the market - but what do they really do?

Almost all sports drinks contain carbohydrate in the form of sugars and electrolytes. The first research evidence suggesting that sugars can enhance endurance performance was in the 1920s during the Boston marathon, with a boom in research (and products) in the 80s and 90s.

When choosing an electrolyte sports drink, you can consider things like:

  • Electrolytes: The drink should contain the main electrolyte minerals, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous.
  • Carbohydrates: Some drinks contain carbohydrates or sugar to help you hydrate faster. However, many electrolyte drinks contain a lot of added sugar, so you can look for drinks that use natural sugars or sweeteners instead.
  • Caffeine: Some drinks contain caffeine, which can help with endurance performance.
  • Make your own sports drink

    If you are looking for a more natural approach to hydration after a workout, try making your own ‘Gatorade.’ The benefits are just as good (if not better), and you know exactly what’s in it!

    Ingredients

    8 cups fresh cold water, divided
    3 tablespoons honey
    ½ teaspoon fine Himalayan pink salt
    ¾ teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (Optional)
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
    ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, strained
    2 medium lemons, juiced
    2 medium limes, juiced

    Directions

  • Pour 1 cup of the water into a large pot. Add honey, salt, calcium magnesium powder, and cayenne. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.
  • Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.
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