An energy from the grocery store has a lot of artificial ingredients that can be detrimental to your health. Most energy drinks in the United States are unregulated by the FDA, so it's often that the amounts listed in the covers are inaccurate. Here are the common content of you typcal energy drink;
Seriously do you want these inside you |
Caffeine- Overloaded with it
Guarana- One gram has 40mg of caffeine.
Sugar - Users who consume two or three energy drinks could be taking in 120mg to 180 mg of sugar, which is 4 to 6 times the maximum recommended daily intake,
Taurine-tough it can support brain development and regulate the body’s mineral and water levels, and could even improve athletic performance, however most of these drinks embrace the mantra "more is better" so you might thinks twice.
Vitamin B and additives- Addtives like carnitine, Yohimbe, and bitter orange. These ingredients have very little scientific backing,
You can probably get away with drinking energy drinks every once in a while but you drink it everyday, it can lead to insomnia, type 2 diabetes and cardiac arrest.
The good news is there are healthier and safer alternatives;
1. Matcha Magic- Because it's made from whole green tea leaves, matcha has amazing health benefits and energy boosting effect that surpasses those energy drink. Plus it's super healthy.
Try this out;
You can leave it in the fridge overnight and drink it before your run.
Healthy Energy Drink Alternatives
2. Coconut Water Power- You can drink this before or after you run, coconut water has electrolytes and potassium. Here's a delicious recipe you'll love.
3. Strength of Berries- Berries contain natural sugars which
don’t burden your system and slowly release the energy throughout the
whole day. Combine them with lime juice and mint for a fresh twist.
- 1 cup pure/tap water
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 lime, juice only
- 4-5 mint leaves
Healthy Energy Drink Alternatives
Source: http://hellonatural.co/3-homemade-energy-drink-recipes/
http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/04/whats-in-your-energy-drink/
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