Amateur or professional athlete alike must ensure they’re sufficiently fueled and hydrated during workouts. Sports drinks typically contain carbohydrates, electrolytes and water in a ratio designed to provide fuel, delay fatigue during exercise and prevent dehydration; but too frequent consumption could increase gastrointestinal distress.

Alternative: Make Your Own Sports Drink (Hydration Drink). With readily available ingredients and some tweaking, you can create an energy drink that closely mirrors the carb, sodium and electrolyte profiles found in mainstream drinks such as Tailwind or Skratch Labs – saving both money and sugar while simultaneously improving nutrition. This option offers several distinct advantages!

When creating your own fitness drink at home, it is crucial that you understand the optimal ratio between carbs and sodium for running. There is a science to this, and getting it wrong could cause digestive distress during your workout or explain why some flavors or brands of products cause issues while others do not.

Maurten has recently introduced an alternative energy drink using an innovative alginate technology to encapsulate carb-based energy mixes, bypassing stomach acid and reaching the small intestine where carbohydrates can be quickly absorbed. Our Consumer Panel tested it and found it suitable for lower intensity exercise days; however, some testers thought that it lacked flavor and was costly.

Tea lovers may be difficult to shop for, but there are lots of creative solutions out there! From steeping gadgets and delicious blends to accessories that allow them to enjoy their tea on-the-go or with style – there is sure to be a gift here that fits this category perfectly.

This tea-infused water bottle will keep their beverage at the desired temperature – be it cold or hot – thanks to its built-in tea infuser. Perfect for on-the-go tea consumption, its durable matte powder-coated exterior protects it against air and light exposure while blocking it out altogether to maintain freshness for extended.

For your tea-drinking friends who enjoy sipping matcha, green tea, or herbal brew with an element of mindfulness in mind, this meditation mug could be just what they need. Crafted to inspire calm and relaxation thanks to a hand-drawn flower pattern that’s both modern and vintage; plus there are numerous soothing colors so that they can find one that best reflects their personality!

Loaded teas combine flavor, aroma, and potential health benefits into an immersive drinking experience for the consumer. From fruity flavors and natural sweeteners to energy-boosting ingredients like acai berries or goji berries; from herbs like ginseng and guarana for strength boosts; loaded teas are designed to offer something special to their drinkers.

Harney & Sons provides everything your loved ones need to create their own custom tea blends at home, including loose leaf tea, reusable wide straws and tapioca pearls for creating bubble tea-style drinks – as well as instructions and recipes on how to mix other ingredients.