sports drinks

Cheap Gatorade!

in Chiropractor  by July 30, 2021 0 comments

There is something I love about making things that can easily be purchased.  It usually means spending more on ingredients and coming up with a subpar version of something.  I once spent $35 on ingredients to make tonic water which costs about one dollar!  But these sports drinks are cost effective and easy to make and your Woodbridge, Dale City VA Chiropractor has a few for you to try.

 

Maple Sports Drink

This easy-to-make, maple syrup-flavored recipe is delicious and settles well because it is not acidic, says recipe developer and author Nancy Clark, RD. “When you are working out for more than an hour, enjoy this all-natural sports beverage to energize your workouts,” she says. (If you dig natural syrups, try this molasses recovery shake, too.)

 

3 3/4 cups cold water

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a 1-quart bottle.
  2. Shake well and enjoy!

 

Yield: 1 quart.

Note: Maple syrup is also a tasty alternative to energy gels. Put some in a small flask and take nips during extended exercise.

 

“Greaterade”

 

When the Golden State Warriors decided to ban commercial sports drinks and started making their own with Himalayan sea salt, Chef John of FoodWishes in San Francisco was inspired to try his own—with less sugar. “You can tweak this recipe to create your perfect formula,” he says. (This is how much sodium you really need each day.)

 

8 cups fresh cold water

3 tablespoons honey, or other sweetener to taste

1/2 teaspoon fine *Himalayan pink salt (mine was coarsely ground, so I used a rounded 1/2 teaspoon), or sea salt (or any pure salt)

3/4 teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (I used NOW Foods Cal-Mag Citrate)

pinch cayenne

3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 lemons, juiced

2 limes, juiced

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot.
  2. Add honey, salt, calcium-magnesium powder, and cayenne.
  3. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.
  5. Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot.
  6. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.

 

Makes about 9 cups.

 

 

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Woodbridge VA 22192

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DIY sports drinks

in Chiropractor  by July 3, 2020 0 comments

I definitely like making things that I can just as easily buy.  Like most things you end up INITIALLY paying way more to make it than to just buy it.  That’s not the point… not sure I have a point.  It is the fun of going WOW I made that in only two hours and it is exactly the same as the thing I could have bought in two minutes and had delivered to my door in an hour!  Any way your chiropractor in the Woodbridge, Dale City VA area has some recipes for homemade sports drinks!

 

Maple Sports Drink

This easy-to-make, maple syrup-flavored recipe is delicious and settles well because it is not acidic, says recipe developer and author Nancy Clark, RD. “When you are working out for more than an hour, enjoy this all-natural sports beverage to energize your workouts,” she says. (If you dig natural syrups, try this molasses recovery shake, too.)

 

3 3/4 cups cold water

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a 1-quart bottle.
  2. Shake well and enjoy!

 

Yield: 1 quart.

Note: Maple syrup is also a tasty alternative to energy gels. Put some in a small flask and take nips during extended exercise.

 

“Greaterade”

 

When the Golden State Warriors decided to ban commercial sports drinks and started making their own with Himalayan sea salt, Chef John of FoodWishes in San Francisco was inspired to try his own—with less sugar. “You can tweak this recipe to create your perfect formula,” he says. (This is how much sodium you really need each day.)

 

8 cups fresh cold water

3 tablespoons honey, or other sweetener to taste

1/2 teaspoon fine *Himalayan pink salt (mine was coarsely ground, so I used a rounded 1/2 teaspoon), or sea salt (or any pure salt)

3/4 teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (I used NOW Foods Cal-Mag Citrate)

pinch cayenne

3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 lemons, juiced

2 limes, juiced

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot.
  2. Add honey, salt, calcium-magnesium powder, and cayenne.
  3. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.
  5. Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot.
  6. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.

 

Makes about 9 cups.

 

 

Doroski Chiropractic Neurology

3122 Golansky Blvd, Ste 102

Woodbridge VA 22192

703 730 9588

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Homemade sports drinks

in Chiropractor  by June 28, 2019 0 comments

It is going to be really hot and if you are working outside it may be beneficial to replace some minerals while hydrating.  I am one of those people who enjoys making things that can be easily purchased.  I recently decided to make my own tonic, for gin and tonics, and it turns out it costs about $25.00 to make a 69 cent bottle of tonic water.  All I do as your chiropractor in the Woodbridge, Dale City area is preach hydration, well here are some sports drink recipes.

 

Maple Sports Drink

This easy-to-make, maple syrup-flavored recipe is delicious and settles well because it is not acidic, says recipe developer and author Nancy Clark, RD. “When you are working out for more than an hour, enjoy this all-natural sports beverage to energize your workouts,” she says. (If you dig natural syrups, try this molasses recovery shake, too.)

 

3 3/4 cups cold water

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a 1-quart bottle.
  2. Shake well and enjoy!

 

Yield: 1 quart.

Note: Maple syrup is also a tasty alternative to energy gels. Put some in a small flask and take nips during extended exercise.

“Greaterade”

 

When the Golden State Warriors decided to ban commercial sports drinks and started making their own with Himalayan sea salt, Chef John of FoodWishes in San Francisco was inspired to try his own—with less sugar. “You can tweak this recipe to create your perfect formula,” he says. (This is how much sodium you really need each day.)

 

8 cups fresh cold water

3 tablespoons honey, or other sweetener to taste

1/2 teaspoon fine *Himalayan pink salt (mine was coarsely ground, so I used a rounded 1/2 teaspoon), or sea salt (or any pure salt)

3/4 teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (I used NOW Foods Cal-Mag Citrate)

pinch cayenne

3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 lemons, juiced

2 limes, juiced

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot.
  2. Add honey, salt, calcium-magnesium powder, and cayenne.
  3. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.
  5. Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot.
  6. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.

 

Makes about 9 cups.

 

Doroski Chiropractic Neurology

3122 Golansky Blvd, Ste 102

Woodbridge VA 22192

703 730 9588

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Natural Electrolytes

in Chiropractor  by August 3, 2018 0 comments

If you are at the gym busting your butt or at home doing yard work your body is going to lose electrolytes.  We all know about Gatorade or any of the other Gatorade type drinks that are out there.  But there are other ways to keep your body full of electrolytes without the artificial color and sugar that most of those drinks contain.  Your Chiropractor in the Dale City, Woodbridge VA area has a few ideas for you.

These types of drinks contain a lot of sugar, which slows down the rate at which water enters the blood. Sports drinks typically contain genetically modified organism, or GMO, ingredients as well as artificial food coloring dyes derived from petroleum and coal tar and linked to serious health problems like cancer and hyperactivity, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

So what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are made of essential minerals sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, phosphate and sulfate. During intense exercise, sodium and potassium are sweated out the most.

The best way to replace electrolytes is through real food. Instead of reaching for a sports drink, try one of these four electrolyte options that are good for your health and the earth.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds contain nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, omega-3s, iron, fiber, protein and vitamin C to name a few. In liquid they expand around 9 to 12 times their size, leaving you feeling full and with sustained energy.

To make your own electrolyte drink add a tablespoon of organic chia seeds, 1 teaspoon of raw honey and a little fresh squeezed organic lemon or lime juice to your reusable water bottle. (You can also add a heavy dash of Celtic sea salt.)

Kale

Yes, kale contains electrolytes. (Just another reason why kale is so amazing). Kale is a super food meaning that it’s loaded with essential nutrients and minerals that are needed for the body to function—and run, bike, swim, and workout—well. After your training routine, make a kale smoothie. You won’t even taste the kale.

To make: Combine a hearty handful of organic kale, fresh organic fruits, ice, organic coconut water, organic maca powder and Manitoba Hemp Hearts in a blender. Mix until creamy.

Coconut

Coconut water is a natural way to replenish what you lost during your workout. Coconut water is high in potassium, an essential electrolyte. Try the Harmless Harvest or Whole Foods Market 365 brand coconut water.

Fruits and Veggies

Celery, apple, beet, banana, oranges and sweet potatoes all have electrolytes. Eat these natural sources of electrolytes daily (make sure they’re organic) and your body will thank you for giving it essential minerals and vitamins the healthy way.

 

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Woodbridge VA 22192

703 730 9588

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Homemade Sports Drinks

in Chiropractor  by April 13, 2018 0 comments

Summer is here!  With all the preaching I do as your Chiropractor in the Woodbridge, Dale City VA area about hydration I feel somewhat obligated to give you a few options.  Water is the best but if you are outside sweating it is good to replace some electrolytes.  You can use Gatorade but here are some DIY sports drinks that aren’t horrible.

 

Maple Sports Drink

This easy-to-make, maple syrup-flavored recipe is delicious and settles well because it is not acidic, says recipe developer and author Nancy Clark, RD. “When you are working out for more than an hour, enjoy this all-natural sports beverage to energize your workouts,” she says. (If you dig natural syrups, try this molasses recovery shake, too.)

 

3 3/4 cups cold water

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a 1-quart bottle.
  2. Shake well and enjoy!

 

Yield: 1 quart.

Note: Maple syrup is also a tasty alternative to energy gels. Put some in a small flask and take nips during extended exercise.

 

“Greaterade”

 

When the Golden State Warriors decided to ban commercial sports drinks and started making their own with Himalayan sea salt, Chef John of FoodWishes in San Francisco was inspired to try his own—with less sugar. “You can tweak this recipe to create your perfect formula,” he says. (This is how much sodium you really need each day.)

 

8 cups fresh cold water

3 tablespoons honey, or other sweetener to taste

1/2 teaspoon fine *Himalayan pink salt (mine was coarsely ground, so I used a rounded 1/2 teaspoon), or sea salt (or any pure salt)

3/4 teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (I used NOW Foods Cal-Mag Citrate)

pinch cayenne

3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 lemons, juiced

2 limes, juiced

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot.
  2. Add honey, salt, calcium-magnesium powder, and cayenne.
  3. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.
  5. Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot.
  6. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.

 

Makes about 9 cups.

 

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Doroski Chiropractic Neurology

3122 Golansky Blvd, Ste 102

Woodbridge VA 22192

703 730 9588

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Post workout drinks

in Chiropractor  by March 3, 2017 0 comments

After a long hard workout some type of electrolyte drink seems like a good idea.  Especially since every gym you can go to know has a huge refrigerator full of them by the door.  But there are other ways to get the electrolytes you need without all the extra stuff in those drinks.  Your Woodbridge, Dale City VA Chiropractor has a few alternative ways to get those electrolytes.

These types of drinks contain a lot of sugar, which slows down the rate at which water enters the blood. Sports drinks typically contain genetically modified organism, or GMO, ingredients as well as artificial food coloring dyes derived from petroleum and coal tar and linked to serious health problems like cancer and hyperactivity, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

So what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are made of essential minerals sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, phosphate and sulfate. During intense exercise, sodium and potassium are sweated out the most.

The best way to replace electrolytes is through real food. Instead of reaching for a sports drink, try one of these four electrolyte options that are good for your health and the earth.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds contain nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, omega-3s, iron, fiber, protein and vitamin C to name a few. In liquid they expand around 9 to 12 times their size, leaving you feeling full and with sustained energy.

To make your own electrolyte drink add a tablespoon of organic chia seeds, 1 teaspoon of raw honey and a little fresh squeezed organic lemon or lime juice to your reusable water bottle. (You can also add a heavy dash of Celtic sea salt.)

Kale

Yes, kale contains electrolytes. (Just another reason why kale is so amazing). Kale is a super food meaning that it’s loaded with essential nutrients and minerals that are needed for the body to function—and run, bike, swim, and workout—well. After your training routine, make a kale smoothie. You won’t even taste the kale.

To make: Combine a hearty handful of organic kale, fresh organic fruits, ice, organic coconut water, organic maca powder and Manitoba Hemp Hearts in a blender. Mix until creamy.

Coconut

Coconut water is a natural way to replenish what you lost during your workout. Coconut water is high in potassium, an essential electrolyte. Try the Harmless Harvest or Whole Foods Market 365 brand coconut water.

Fruits and Veggies

Celery, apple, beet, banana, oranges and sweet potatoes all have electrolytes. Eat these natural sources of electrolytes daily (make sure they’re organic) and your body will thank you for giving it essential minerals and vitamins the healthy way.

 

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Doroski Chiropractic Neurology

3122 Golansky Blvd, Ste 102

Woodbridge VA 22192

703 730 9588

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