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Homemade Sports Drink Recipe Peter Bakwin
I have been making sports drink for a while now. You can make your
own
for a fifth to a tenth of the cost. I purchased 10 pounds of maltodextrin
from a friend who bought 50 lbs on line. I use 9 parts maltodextrin
to
1 part whey protein powder (by volume), and add some electrolytes
as well.
Add salt and other electrolytes to match your favorite drink. You
can
also add flavoring, I use non-sweet KoolAde. My wife prefers the
taste
if I add 1/2 to 1 part sugar. The great thing is you can make exactly
the
flavor that you want.
I also make gels by mixing 5 parts maltodextrin with 1 part water
(yes,
it really will disolve) and a tiny bit of flavor. If its real cold
out
I'll make it a little less thick.
Peter
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