So if you have a Vitamix, know that Gatorade is NO GOOD, and want to try a raw, whole food version of a fantastic recovery/electrolyte drink, try this!
A little article on whether or our kids (or any of us!) really NEED sports drinks:
Sports Drinks?
Here is the recipe.
3 Oranges peeled an cut in half
1/4 if a lemon
1/2 cup of coconut water (I added more to dilute the smoothie a bit!)
Have you read about the natural electrolytes and benefits in coconut water? I was listening to a podcast the other day about Vegan Triathletes. Those that compete in Ironmen Triathlons and such. One couple was stating that the ONLY electrolyte replenishing drink they take is coconut water. So many go to chocolate milk, or synthetic drinks these days that they were trying to convert even non-vegan triathletes into drinking coconut water. So much better for you!
Coconut Water Benefits!
Have you read about the natural electrolytes and benefits in coconut water? I was listening to a podcast the other day about Vegan Triathletes. Those that compete in Ironmen Triathlons and such. One couple was stating that the ONLY electrolyte replenishing drink they take is coconut water. So many go to chocolate milk, or synthetic drinks these days that they were trying to convert even non-vegan triathletes into drinking coconut water. So much better for you!
Coconut Water Benefits!
ON TO THE RECIPE!!
Blend on super speed! Mine came out a little warm so I guess I blended a bit long. It turned out SO CRAZY GOOD! And is so refreshing because I had just done a Bikram yoga class.
Blend on super speed! Mine came out a little warm so I guess I blended a bit long. It turned out SO CRAZY GOOD! And is so refreshing because I had just done a Bikram yoga class.
Love trying new things and actually liking them!!
Now...I wouldn't make this every day. It's obviously a lot of sugar, but because I didn't juice it, the fiber is still in there, so that sugar won't go STRAIGHT into my bloodstream. I sipped this over the course of an evening - didn't need dessert after dinner - and felt great. I actually had energy and didn't want to go to bed, which probably isn't that great for sleeping.
Now...I wouldn't make this every day. It's obviously a lot of sugar, but because I didn't juice it, the fiber is still in there, so that sugar won't go STRAIGHT into my bloodstream. I sipped this over the course of an evening - didn't need dessert after dinner - and felt great. I actually had energy and didn't want to go to bed, which probably isn't that great for sleeping.
Try and enjoy!
Be well,
Mandy
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