These cold - pressed juices made from watermelon flesh and rind, contain potassium, amino acid, lycopene, and more
electrolytes than sports drinks.
Not exact matches
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Sports drinks, also known as
electrolyte drinks, are functional beverages designed to hydrate and replace carbohydrates and
electrolytes in people engaged in intensive physical activity or exercise for periods greater
than an hour.
Vita Coco coconut water is a better source of
electrolytes than the leading
sports drink and is all natural with no artificial ingredients.
Many parents may think
sports drinks are a healthier option
than juice for kids since they contain minerals and
electrolytes that can be lost during hard workouts.
Studies have found that coconut water restores hydration after exercise better
than water and equal to high -
electrolyte sports drinks (8, 9).
Could high - sodium
electrolytes and
sports drinks, in fact, be doing more harm
than good for active individuals?
Note that Pedialyte is higher in
electrolytes than most
sports drinks, which would seem to fly in the face of the recommendation regarding reducing gut concentrations of
electrolytes.
For shorter workouts, plain water is fine but, we'd advise to bring a
sports drink or two to replenish your carbohydrates and
electrolytes if you'll be exercising for longer
than an hour.
For moderate to high intensity activities lasting longer
than 60 minutes
sports drinks will help replace carbohydrate loss and
electrolyte balance.
Coconut water is a great option for a natural, dye - free
sports drink as it contains more minerals and
electrolytes than mainstream brands.
A
sports drink that includes both carbohydrates and
electrolytes is recommended for exercise sessions lasting longer
than 60 — 90 minutes.
A study from McMaster University, in Ontario, Canada, found that milk is better
than either a
sports drink or water because it is a source of high quality protein, carbohydrates, calcium and
electrolytes.