Nonsugary post workout electrolyte drink

crystalfisher89

Here's my dilemma, I love Gatorade and Powerade... but they are full of sugar and contain a ton of sodium. I am looking for a better alternative that will sate my thirst, replace electrolytes, and help re-energize me post workout. I currently already drink a ton of water and drink a protein drink within 10-15 mins after my workouts, so I don't have a problem there. Right now I am trying to keep my sugar content down and stay on a moderate low carb "diet" (150-180 grams of carbs a day). I never really had a problem with this when I was doing such hard workouts because I ate so much sugar and carbs, now that I have changed the way I eat, I have noticed a significant "thirst" during and post-hard workouts. Right now I am using a 40/30/30 (carbs/fat/protein) macros and am getting everything within that range.


Hope this all makes sense and thanks for the advice!!

wwillnow

I'm not sure what the sugar content of the ones you mentioned are but I've found Vitalyte to but super helpful for me. I grabbed a the link for fruit punch (I like it the best!) so you could see the info. You just have to scroll down a little.

http://www.vitalyte.com/products/fruit-punch-kilo-jar.html

mustgetmuscles1

I know some backpackers that use electrolyte tablets but I cant remember the name. Im sure you could do a search for them.

nicolemarie045

I have heard people in my bootcamp class use both of these and been happy with them. I personally have not used them, so I have no input myself.

http://shop.nuun.com/nuun-active-hydration

http://www.advocare.com/products/active/A2412.aspx

SaraA07

You could do have Gatorade or Powerade and fill the other half with water. Not sure if it would still be too much sugar but it would cut it in half...just an idea