Of which 18.7 g sugars and 0 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Electrolytes (salt) · Vitamin C (orange and lemon)
Allergens none
Homemade sports drink for training
Puts back electrolytes and tastes better than any powdered mix.
Ingredients
- 500 ml (2 cups) water
- 1 orange, juice only (100 g / 3½ oz)
- ½ lemon, juice only (15 g / ½ oz)
- 1 tsp honey (10 g)
- salt — 1 generous pinch
Method
- Squeeze the orange and lemon into a pitcher or bottle.
- Add the water, honey and salt.
The full method (4 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook. The English edition is coming soon.
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