Replenish your Electrolytes with Pure Coconut Water
Coconut water is a great sport drink alternative and natural way to re-hydrate after exercise. Many sports beverages are loaded with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavorings. Pure coconut water however, is naturally low in carbohydrates, sugar and filled with electrolytes. A 10 oz drink is only about 60 calories with 650mg potassium, 25mg of magnesium, and 35 mg of sodium!
For intense workouts such as running a marathon, you may need a sports drink with more sodium but for most other exercise, coconut water is ideal. It is also easy on the digestive system. Doctors have been known to give it to babies and children because it is easy on their systems and similar to Pedialyte. This is good because it won’t upset your stomach during exercise if you drink it before or in the middle of you workout. It is also identical to human blood plasma and has been given through IVs to save lives in 3rd world countries.
I usually have a 10oz coconut water before doing Bikram Yoga, which is practiced for 90 minutes in a room heated to 105 degrees and it is easy on my stomach and keeps me hydrated throughout the class.
Pure Coconut is now gaining popularity in the U.S. and you can usually find it in most stores. If it’s not in your local grocery store, try any health food store and they should carry it.
Have a happy, healthy work out!
