6 healthier alternatives to sports drinks, according to dietitians - INSIDER

6 healthier alternatives to sports drinks, according to dietitians INSIDER

- The key components of sports drinks are water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes. - INSIDER consulted two registered dietitians to get recommendations for sports drink alternatives. - Options like coconut water have many of the same hydrating properties of sports drinks without added ingredients. - Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. Despite what sports drink ads might make you think, you probably don't need to be chugging down a bottle of supercharged neon liquid during your average workout. Sports drinks' three key components (water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes) can be found el...