We wrote about the importance of maintaining water balance during training here. To successfully complete this task, you have a variety of options. But sports drinks saturated with calories and soda are not intended for consumption outside of the training process. Now I would like to tell you about the drinks, the use of which throughout the day will help you recover faster and improve your results.
1. Coffee. Some studies have noted that the use of this «black gold » can help prevent heart attack, certain cancers, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Scientists believe that the secret of coffee lies in the interaction between powerful antioxidants and caffeine in coffee beans. Moreover, a number of studies, including a 2008 report in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport), concluded that drinking caffeine before or during exercise helps to exercise longer and tolerate higher loads.
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, so it gives the runner a feeling of spending less effort during training. However, coffee is also an irritant to the stomach and increases the heartbeat, so first experiment with small portions before jogging to make sure there is no negative effect. In addition, avoid adding such harmful about-everything to it.wiki of additives like sugar and cream.
2. Mate tea. If you don't like coffee, but also need a little morning or pre-test doping, try this national Argentine drink. Obtained from the leaves of a South American shrub, mate includes three life-giving stimulants — caffeine, theobromine (the element of happiness in chocolate) and theophylline — without the side effects of coffee. Each cup of brewed mate tea contains approximately 85 milligrams of caffeine, and a cup of coffee contains 135 mg. Mate tea is also actively used to lower cholesterol, reduce weight and increase healthy antioxidants in the human immune system, which contributes to muscle recovery after exertion. If the brewed tea seems too bitter or unpleasant to you, add lemon or lime juice to it.
3. Kefir. One of the most popular lactic acid products in our open spaces, which is rich in probiotic cultures. In addition to its beneficial effect on the digestive system, kefir helps to restore muscles, enriches with vitamin B12 for energy metabolism, as well as calcium and vitamin D. In addition, the British Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that the use of kefir by long-distance runners reduces the risk of respiratory diseases by activating the body's protective cells.
4. Coconut water. A light and refreshing drink that includes much less sugar than juices and twice as much potassium as a banana. Potassium, on the other hand, is an important electrolyte, which leaves the body with sweat and urine, and needs to be replenished, especially after active sports. Moreover, there are no saturated fats found in coconut water, which are found in coconut milk.
5. Cherry juice. The notorious British scientists found that runners who drank half a liter of cherry juice for 5 days before and 2 days after the London Marathon were able to reduce the amount of inflammation and muscle injuries.
6. Chocolate milk. According to some reports, this drink helps to recover more effectively after training than sugar-enriched sports drinks. Chocolate milk is a natural restorative drink, because carbohydrates help restore energy, protein helps tired muscles, and electrolytes restore losses during sweating.
7. Hemp milk. Quite an exotic drink in our countries, which, however, will appeal to vegans or those who do not tolerate lactose. Besides the fact that such milk is rich in protein and carbohydrates, it contains incredibly heart-healthy omega-fats and iron, which you will not find in cow's milk. The presence of iron is especially useful for women, since women are more prone to deficiency of this element due to regular blood loss, and its low level strongly affects endurance.
Whatever drink you choose for yourself, the very fact that you are doing sports indicates that you are on the right track.
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