{"id":57002,"date":"2017-03-19T09:15:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-19T13:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=57002"},"modified":"2017-03-24T12:20:46","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T16:20:46","slug":"diy-energy-drinks-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/diy-energy-drinks-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 DIY Energy Drinks to Help Power Your Workouts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We all know how important it is to stay hydrated while working out, especially if you want to avoid these exercise setbacks<\/a>. But sometimes what you need is a little more than just pure H20<\/a> to quench your thirst. When we sweat, we lose essential electrolytes, like sodium, magnesium<\/a> and calcium, which we need to carry out everyday functions (not to mention feats of strength). Unlike the sugary store-bought stuff, these homemade energy\u00a0drinks pack a one-two punch. They\u2019ll replenish your body with electrolytes and boost your health with actually nutritious ingredients. Juice these up!<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>8 Incredible Wellness Elixirs to Start Your Day<\/a><\/p>\n

8 DIY Energy Drinks to Fuel Your\u00a0Workout<\/h3>\n

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1.\u00a0Citrus Mint Energy Drink<\/a><\/h3>\n

You won\u2019t miss that lemon Gatorade when you\u2019ve got this zesty sipper. Lemons, limes and orange infuse this energy drink with a flavorful burst of citrus and a mega dose of vitamin C<\/a>. Ginger helps relieve pain and soreness<\/a> by reducing inflammation. This blogger also adds two capsules of B100 complex to help replenish B vitamins<\/a> that have been lost in sweat. Photo and recipe: Wendy O\u2019Neal \/ Around My Family Table<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Beet Sports Energy Shots<\/a><\/h3>\n

A shot of this energizing tonic before a race might bring you to the finish line faster. Studies have shown that beets can help improve high-intensity exercise performance<\/a>. Plus, with cucumbers (made up of more than 90 percent water) you\u2019ll hydrate like a pro. Photo and recipe: Yuri Elkaim \/ Yuri Elkaim<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. Energizing Spirulina Drink<\/a><\/h3>\n

This refreshing post-workout drink is chock-full of health benefits. Banana<\/a> helps replenish your potassium stores. Meanwhile, spirulina<\/a> and chia seeds provide plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair. Then, you top things off with a sprinkle of cacao nibs and bee pollen to deliver essential iron. Photo and recipe: Solene Roussel \/ in the Mood for Food<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>From Maca to Reishi: What You Need to Know About Adaptogens<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Lavender Tulsi Sparkling Water<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you want a special drink to help you wind down after a workout, this lavender sparkler<\/a> is it. Lavender and tulsi \u2014 a stress-relieving adaptogen<\/a> \u2014 team up to help calm, detoxify and soothe you. Just be sure to use lavender extract and buds and not an essential oil in your drink. Photo and recipe: <\/em>Agatha Noveille \/ <\/em>Indie Herbalist<\/em><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Lemon and Lime Energy Tonic<\/a><\/h3>\n

You’ll want to pass on store-bought energy drinks that give you the pre-race jitters and enjoy this fizzy coconut water<\/a>-based drink, instead. Coconut water is high in electrolytes to help keep your stores replenished and your body hydrated. Lemon and lime juices will leave you alert and refreshed, while paprika provides metabolism<\/a>-revving capsaicin. Photo and recipe: Caroline Phelps \/ Pickled Plum<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Energizing Winter Juice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Need a boost to get you through that HIIT workout<\/a>? Sip on this green juice, which is made with spinach, fennel, ginger and cucumber. Coconut milk adds healthy fats and a creamy texture to make it more satisfying, while hemp protein<\/a> helps repair your muscles. Photo and recipe: <\/em>Therese Elstad \/ <\/em>My Nordic Kitchen <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>8 Soothing Smoothie Recipes to Help You Sleep
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7. Pineapple Wheatgrass Shots<\/a><\/h3>\n

Tossing back a shot of wheatgrass is notoriously tough, but adding some pineapple will help sweeten things up. The sunny fruit lightens the flavor, while also adding a hit of vitamin C. Wheatgrass<\/a> is extra mighty thanks to chlorophyll. The nutrient helps the body to produce white blood cells<\/a> that attack viruses and help keep you fit and healthy. Photo and recipe: <\/em>Viella Bardouille<\/em> \/ <\/em>Diverse Dinners<\/em><\/p>\n

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8. Chia Fresca<\/a>
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Chia seeds<\/a> pack a major calcium punch, which is great for keeping your joints and bones strong for those high-impact workouts. The tiny seeds turn into a pudding-like texture in the beverage to help you feel full longer. But the best part is this recipe only requires four ingredients, so you can make it in no time at all. Done and done. Photo and recipe: Howie, Dave and Kat \/ Hurry the Food Up<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re feeling spent after a tough workout, sometimes water just won\u2019t do. These DIY energy drinks will hydrate you and help boost your performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":57015,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,9,426],"tags":[31,44,71,86,341,344],"class_list":["post-57002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthy","category-recipes","category-smoothies","tag-beverages","tag-drinks","tag-nutrition","tag-smoothie","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2sports-nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}