5 Post-Workout Home-made Drinks to Boost Energy

Dripping sweat, tired body and slothful air- many of you get low on energy after a hard and tough workout. You must have heard about pre-workout drinks but a refreshing, chilled and nutritious post-workout drink can not only help in repairing the damage in muscles but also fills you up with proper energy and much-needed enthusiasm to make your day happy, blissful and optimistic. Here are some home-made drinks that can easily be prepared in just a few minutes and can replenish you while preventing you from muscle fatigue, cramps, dizziness, mental confusion and nausea.

Instead of relying on the packaged sports or energy drinks why not try these supernatural drinks that only require a few ingredients from your kitchen cabinets. Prepare these superb energy-boosting drinks at home to revive your energy levels after a workout.

• Chia and berry blush: Berries are filled with essential nutrients like antioxidants, fibre and Vitamin C and are extremely beneficial for the overall health and well-being. On the other hand, chia seeds are rich in fibre, omega 3s fatty acids, protein and other various nutrients and the blend of both of these can easily replenish you like no other. Just blend your favourite berries, honey and mint leaves together and sprinkle chia seeds over it and its ready. Sip this drink to get the best of good health with a punch of energy.

• Kiwi and kale power smoothie: This green smoothie is all you need after an intense workout. Kiwi offers a great quantity of Vitamin C, antioxidants and other essential nutrients that can do wonders to the overall health and well-being. Kale is one of the nutrient-rich foods and can help in lowering cholesterol while reducing the risk of heart diseases. To get the best of these two, blend kale and kiwi together and add in some lemon juice to enhance the taste. Enjoy the goodness of nutrients with every sip!

• Coconut water with a dash of lemon juice and mint: Coconut water is rich in electrolytes and can easily fuel up your energy levels. The tangy flavour of lemon juice can revitalise your mood while giving you the perfect dose of Vitamin C. All you have to do is just mix the coconut water and some lemon juice together and sprinkle some mint leaves over it. This drink is both healthy and delicious and can easily charge you up.

• Green mango refresher: Green mango aka kacchi kairi is the most loving taste during summertime! The tangy and sweet taste of green mango is enough to uplift your mood and it also fills you up with energy in just a few minutes. Also, green mangoes are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C and protect the body from various diseases. Boil the mangoes and strain out the pulp from them. Mix this pulp with a dash of salt, jaggery powder/honey and chilli powder and add the chilled water to it. Mix well and you are ready to sip!

• Mint and beetroot buttermilk: Beetroot and buttermilk are equally healthy, tasty and refreshing. Both of them are filled with the goodness of heart-healthy nutrients and can outshine your health while uplifting your energy levels like nothing else. To prepare this, take beetroot and grate it properly. Now take a blender and blend it properly with some curd and water. Once done, mix some salt, roasted cumin seeds and mint in it.  The drink is all ready to consume!

Footnote

Add these quick energy drinks in your diet after a workout and get the much-needed dose of energy and freshness in just a few minutes.