tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post116298585650170333..comments2007-06-17T15:03:44.089-07:00Yaniv Pessachnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1165101336937841672006-12-02T15:15:00.000-08:002006-12-02T15:15:00.000-08:00I like to take a designed drink during and after work outs.<BR/><BR/>Sports nutrition has become extremely advanced in the 21st century. Many supplements out there have been designed through natural ways for serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts to gaining strength and help you get the edge in your chosen sport over your opposition. (you can find great deals online) <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.worldwide-sport-nutrition.info" REL="nofollow">Latest Sports Nutrition Technology!</A>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08965625339864927792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1164718817112617302006-11-28T05:00:00.000-08:002006-11-28T05:00:00.000-08:00Yani, this is more a sports drink than an energy drink. Energy drinks tend to contain lots of B Vitamins and amino proteins such as taurine. Don't intend to be critical; just thought it was worth mentioning.Jamie Phelpshttp://www.jamiephelps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163421797473500282006-11-13T04:43:00.000-08:002006-11-13T04:43:00.000-08:00I used to make a drink like this one adding maple tree syrup instead of sugar.<BR/>It's a bit more expensive than sugar but much more healthier.sagOhttp://www.aseptic404.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163118062485888732006-11-09T16:21:00.000-08:002006-11-09T16:21:00.000-08:00<I>Trackback</I>: <A HREF="http://sportcrazy.net/cycling/pimp-my-sports-drinks-cheap-and-tasty-diy-solutions/" REL="nofollow">Pimp my sports drinks - cheap and tasty DIY solutions - SportCrazy.net</A>.sportcrazy.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163094803213636012006-11-09T09:53:00.000-08:002006-11-09T09:53:00.000-08:00One further thought,<BR/><BR/>For long sustained aerobic activities, ie biking. I use two separate forms of carbs, as the lower intestine can absorb two different forms quicker and with a higher concentration than one. <BR/><BR/>In my water bottle i use grape juice and maple syrup. Some people like chocolate milk as a recovery drink because of this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163093865814274092006-11-09T09:37:00.000-08:002006-11-09T09:37:00.000-08:00Wow, it's odd...it seems like I have heard of something like this before....let me think...Tea...sugar...lemon....um.....hum. <BR/><BR/>Well I give up, I have no idea where I have seem those put together before.<BR/><BR/>I have my own EnerT drink, it's called waTer:<BR/><BR/>Mix 2oz of water with 1 liter of water, as 1 level teaspoon of water. chill and enjoy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163091292603311372006-11-09T08:54:00.000-08:002006-11-09T08:54:00.000-08:00Caffeine may not be as beneficial for workouts as you think. My cross-country coach tells us not to drink any caffeine during the season (or at least not before a race) because it constricts blood vessels, allowing less oxygen flow. And we all know how much our muscles love that oxygen...Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01349528610372259938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163086191774188182006-11-09T07:29:00.000-08:002006-11-09T07:29:00.000-08:00some newer research has shown that protein will increase absorption rates of energy drinks. So you may want to consider adding some form of protein to the recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163069132898534812006-11-09T02:45:00.000-08:002006-11-09T02:45:00.000-08:00So, is this different from a regular tea?<BR/>Yes, but only subtly so. The quantity of salt and sugar, and lemon juice (for Potassium) are specifically set for easy absorption. <BR/>But mostly, energy drinks ARE flavored sugar water. Gatorade is water, sugar, sodium, potassium, and flavor.Yaniversehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222553722006330693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163057949683757482006-11-08T23:39:00.000-08:002006-11-08T23:39:00.000-08:00Wait, is this somehow different from regular tea?jonathanhttp://www.myspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163044023485404472006-11-08T19:47:00.000-08:002006-11-08T19:47:00.000-08:00I've found that there is often a sale on gatorade, especially in bulk. Never do I drink gatorade straight. I always cut in half at least with water. So you are down to your 100 calories, yes half the sodium and potassium, but you have no caffeine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163040801876505242006-11-08T18:53:00.000-08:002006-11-08T18:53:00.000-08:00Good idea<BR/>However, Re-Hydration solutions usually contain 4 main constituents:<BR/>- electrolytes, <BR/>- a Bicarbonate source <BR/>- water, to replace fluid loss.<BR/>- A carbohydrate source, which maximizes absorption of fluid and electrolytes. (e.g. glucose.)<BR/><BR/>So if you added sodium bicarbonate it would be a better alternativeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163038806116048782006-11-08T18:20:00.000-08:002006-11-08T18:20:00.000-08:00Lose the refined, white sugar (read empty calories) and use pure maple syrup. It contains sugars as well as vitamins (niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, folic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, and vitamin A), minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, and manganese) and amino acids. Perfect for an energy drink and the flavour is quite pleasant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163027339310785532006-11-08T15:08:00.000-08:002006-11-08T15:08:00.000-08:00Nice post, I'm going to try this out. Gatorade can be so expensive especially if you buy it and work out often.Deanhttp://www.mrcheapstuff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163025148591386062006-11-08T14:32:00.000-08:002006-11-08T14:32:00.000-08:00wait a momement. Isn't this just an iced tea recipe with a pinch of salt? Still looks good.The More Photoshttp://takemorephotos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163025080778353042006-11-08T14:31:00.000-08:002006-11-08T14:31:00.000-08:00Caffeine is a diuretic and should be left out of "re-hydration" drinks - tea might not be a good solution. The inclusion of salt is wise.spankaccounthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10609478509545555444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163023868514059662006-11-08T14:11:00.000-08:002006-11-08T14:11:00.000-08:00Yea sorry, but though the nutrition facts are nice. This is tea with lemon (Pretty common) if you cool this you have your typical lemon ice tea. Only thing thats new (to me) is the pinch of salt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163023406108070502006-11-08T14:03:00.000-08:002006-11-08T14:03:00.000-08:00Holy S! You've just come up with the *exact* formula of sweetened tea w/ lemon!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163019738043227822006-11-08T13:02:00.000-08:002006-11-08T13:02:00.000-08:00FYI, table salt is only 40% sodium, so getting an equal amount as in gatorade (500 mg) would require more salt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163018762830428402006-11-08T12:46:00.000-08:002006-11-08T12:46:00.000-08:00for those of you who are looking to reduce the caffeine intake but keep the flavor of the tea you can steep the tea back for about 30 seconds first in a separate bowl of hot water and then add it to the mixture as research shows that tea leaves give off about 80% of their caffeine in the first 30 seconds of "shock" so with this method you can reduce the caffeine in the drink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163016014910218932006-11-08T12:00:00.000-08:002006-11-08T12:00:00.000-08:00Tea and sugar? What an amazing idea! Where did you ever come up with it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163014067176406042006-11-08T11:27:00.000-08:002006-11-08T11:27:00.000-08:00>>Would Honey instead of sugar work?<BR/><BR/>I sometimes use honey, it does taste better. But honey has a glycemic index of 55, which is slightly slower to metabolize than sucrose at 61. This means it would take a bit longer for you to feel the boost - unless your workout is a really long one. Actually, you might want to substitute glucose of maltose for faster absorption.Yaniversehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222553722006330693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163012714877195452006-11-08T11:05:00.000-08:002006-11-08T11:05:00.000-08:00Green tea is also caffeinated, albeit less so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163012535147770562006-11-08T11:02:00.000-08:002006-11-08T11:02:00.000-08:00Green tea is actually caffeinated, too. Not as much caffeine as black tea, but it's still not zero. (Just in case anyone is trying to avoid caffeine.)towwashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114892350923262185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13372659.post-1163011619906457982006-11-08T10:46:00.000-08:002006-11-08T10:46:00.000-08:00i've made homemade gatorade before using kool aid packets for an extremely cheap price. check out some recipes <A HREF="http://www.cptips.com/hmdesnk.htm" REL="nofollow">here</A>.shawn.wallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11320262508761509441noreply@blogger.com