Best Drink After Exercising

[Green Moss]

What is it best to drink during & after vigorous exercise, I drink lots of water but find I feel 'washed out' & want something to mix with water that will replenish minerals/salts etc, nothing sugary or too sweet (or too expensive!)

[Bigeye74]

Milk, milk or milk.

[LouUK]

"Milk, milk or milk" is good, but not if weight conrol is an issue.
Any fresh juice with mixed with water is refreshing, we call it "a halfy-halfy" as you mix half water and half juice.
Another is alternative is to use some freshly squeezed lemon, which will help with flushing/detoxing processes.

[Bigeye74]

Assuming that you have done 'vigorous exercise' you will need more protein than a standard diet provides. Milk contains good levels of protein and calcium essential for repairing muscle damage. The animal fat in milk doesn't miraculously turn into human fat and stick to ones love handles. If the calories are an issue drink a bit less. Fruit juice may be more refreshing though and isn't the worst thing in the world.

[SRH]

One part fruit juice to four parts water and add a pinch of salt - a homemade isotonic drink with all the benefits and none of the nasty colourings, refined sugar etc.