COCONUT WATER—IS IT A SPORTS DRINK?

Almost...

With a few modifications it could be better than any commercial sports drink.

Coconut water is a much better source of Potassium but is missing two major ingredients that the body would need after a sweaty workout.  Sodium, the main electrolyte lost through sweating and carbohydrates, which help replenish the body's spend energy.  So by adding those two ingredients we have a great alternative.  Please check the ingredients of your coconut water first as some have already added sugar.  Choose one with no sugar and add your own so you get a complex sugar.

ENHANCED COCONUT WATER

2 cups (or 500ml) coconut water

½ tsp sea salt

4 tsp honey or maple syrup

If you don't like the taste of coconut water try:

REHYDRATION DRINK

1 cup (250 ml ) unsweetened apple juice

3 cups (750 ml) filtered water

1 tsp sea salt.