Sports drinks are big business these days. Once only popular with athletes, sports drinks have become more mainstream. But are sports drinks necessary, and if so, is there a DIY way to get the benefits of sports drinks without taking a hit to your wallet?
Traditional sports drinks provide easy-to-digest carbohydrates to help fuel athletes for longer-duration exercises. They also help replace electrolytes that are lost in sweat.
And while sports drinks certainly aren’t necessary for those who don’t exercise, they’re tastier than water and lower in sugar than sodas.
Stocking up on electrolyte-rich sports drinks isn’t cheap, so it might be handy for you to know how to make your own. You can save money and create your own flavors. Just follow the recipe below!
