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But soon after digesting my meal I discovered that one ingredient, or rather the juice it comes in, is excellent for recovery following an intense workout.
Yup, I had thrown some pickles on my main course and then shortly after I happened upon an article revealing the benefits of pickle juice as a sort of all natural Gatorade. Well who the heck knew?!?!?
Of course, this is all fine and well. There is just one major, huge flaw to this – I refuse to drink the juice. I’ve never drank it (I mean, why would I?!?!?) so I can't say for sure that it's totally gross and horrible. I'm just going to assume it is (and yes, I totally know what happens when I begin to assume things - I am doing it anyways.)
But . . . well . . . it doesn't exactly appeal to me. And for me, some things, no matter how effective, are not making it on to my to-do list.
However, I love tips. And I love things that are not man-made chemical concoctions (fake stuff is so last year). So I am sharing this.
If you are a willing participant and if you’re looking for a closer to nature alternative (because those neon colored sports beverages are way, way far from natural), you just might consider swigging some pickle juice. It is, perhaps unsurprisingly, a good electrolyte replacement (think of all the salt!). When it comes to helping the body retain fluids, sodium is where it’s at. Without enough fluids in your muscles you risk dehydration and cramps.
Let’s remember one important thing though – water is usually sufficient. I’m often amazed at how many people have their paws on a bottle of Gatorade and they’re hardly perspiring. It’s soooo unnecessary!! If you’re spending a half hour on the Stair Master, plain ole H20 will suffice. You’ll only need to break out the pickle juice (or sports beverage if you’re going that route) during longer, intense workouts – like 90 minutes or longer. Water, too, will still be the star of the show in either case. You just can't beat the plain, wet stuff.
Interesting FYI: Philadelphia Eagles head trainer Rick Burkholder named natural pickle juice as key for their win over the Dallas Cowboys in 2000. Temps hit about 109 degrees that day in Texas and the briny liquid saved the day.
So, who's game for a little green juice?
12 comments:
That's really interesting ... I hadn't ever read that! I'm not one to love pickle juice either (ha, at least drinking it isn't something i've normally done). But I bet it wouldn't even taste tooooo bad ; )
Ewwww, pickle juice!!! I do want a pickle hat, though!
Lesley - I don't have a need for this sort of added boost since my training is never that long or intense. But if I ever get to that point, I just might try it. Beats fake stuff like Gatorade.
Ashley - The hat is so fab! ;-) HA!
I think I just threw up a little bit. Excuse me.
-Joshua
Pickle juice?! That's so interesting. I used to drink it when I was little, I love pickles!
Pickle Juice!? I'll dare my teen son athlete to take a swig. hehehe.
i love pickles but i can't see drinking the juice. eww.... interesting post though :)
hmmm....
I might put pickle juice in my bloody mary...but i'm not sure I could drink it on its own:)
Pickle juice? Maybe just a sip but I doubt I could down a whole cup's worth! I like my water room temp- is that weird? I only like it freezing cold if I'm super hot. Even after a sweaty yoga class, I prefer it warm.
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Ahh, i love pickles!
xox Vera
I've heard of the pickle juice thing and I'm too scared to try it (even though I love EATING pickles!). And I agree with you on the gatorade/etc. I see sooo many people at the gym sucking down tons of calories in Gatorade or Muscle Milk and clearly they just need water.
I've actually read that about pickle juice before. I'd be down chugging it... I love pickles :)
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