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The Mixing Bowl
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Every pound of body weight lost while exercising should be replaced with 13-16 ounces of fluid during the workout. The best drinks include 110-170 mg of sodium and 20-50 mg of potassium per 8 ounces (Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Clark, 2008) Keeping electrolytes in check requires appropriate fluid choices and post workout refueling.
Do you love salty foods? Refuel with pizza, chicken noodle soup, or pretzels. These are all great sources of sodium. If you're a runner with lack of thirst, fatigue, cramps, and a craving, you may need extra salt in your diet. So go ahead and use that salt shaker! Just remember the typical "salt shake" is about 200 mg of sodium.
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