Our top 5 favorite drink mixes!
The importance of hydrating and fueling properly cannot be overstated when it comes to performing at your very best, especially when you're getting after it for 60 minutes or more. The best drink mixes on the market help replenish lost electrolytes like sodium and potassium, which are crucial for nerve and muscle function, and they provide carbohydrates for quick energy and endurance, preventing fatigue. They also enhance fluid absorption more effectively than water during high-intensity activity.
The list of drink mixes currently available on the market is long, but there are a select few that stand out from the rest.
Here is a list of our top 5 favorite drink mixes.
/// why we love it: super easy on the stomach and easy-to-drink flavor profile
/// nutritional facts per scoop: 25 grams of carbohydrates, 310 mg of sodium, and 100 calories
Follow them @tailwindnutrition
/// why we love it: uses real food ingredients, great alternative to other high-sugar drink powders, tastes very natural
/// nutritional facts per packet: 19 grams of carbohydrates, 400 mg of sodium, 80 calories
Follow them @skratchlabs
3. LMNT:
/// why we love it: zero sugar and high on critical electrolytes, no artificial ingredients, vegan friendly
/// nutritional facts per packet: 0 grams of carbohydrates, 1000 mg of sodium. 0 calories
Follow them @drinklmnt
/// why we love it: 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio allows for maximum carbohydrate absorption, tasty flavors, and allows for individualization/customization
/// nutritional facts per 2 scoops: 60 grams of carbohydrates, 1000 mg of sodium, 240 calories
Follow them @precisionfandh
5. Nuun:
/// why we love it: convenient electrolyte replacement product that comes in dissolvable tablets, clean ingredients, perfect for those shorter runs when you don’t need lots of carbs
/// nutritional facts per serving: 1 gram of carbohydrate, 300 mg of sodium, 10 calories
Follow them @nuunhydration