Electrolyte drinks for hydration are a hot market, but many contain added sugars — some more than soda. To save money and cut back on sugar, make your own electrolyte drink with a sports dietitian's ...

When you think of electrolyte drinks, your mind probably jumps to brightly colored sports drinks in plastic bottles. But while those store-bought options are popular, they're often loaded with added ...

Whether you're staying hydrated throughout the day or fueling for activity, these are the best electrolyte powders based on ...

Cow's milk is a good recovery drink and can be better than sports drinks. Soy milk is just as hydrating as cow's milk and is a good dairy alternative. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes but not ...

Your heart rate is up, sweat beading down your temples. When you take a moment to catch your breath from an intense workout, what drink do you reach for? From Gatorade to Powerade, just about every ...

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For anyone who exercises and/or sweats a lot, it’s important to not just hydrate by drinking water regularly but to replenish your electrolytes, too. In my experience as a lifelong distance runner, ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...

Fruits, dairy, and poultry are a great source of electrolytes like potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Electrolytes help you stay hydrated, along with many other important functions that keep ...

Electrolytes are minerals that play an essential role in the human body. Together, these compounds help regulate your body’s fluid balance and blood pressure and allow your muscles to contract. If ...

A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.