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Jul2

ZICO Recovery Popsicles

It is getting WARM out there!

Heat training is something I adore because in my opinion, there is nothing more fun than getting a giant, stinging eyes,  drip-down-your-back sweat on after a hard interval session which is exactly what happened this week at practice with my team.

I came home and drank my regular recovery drink and wanted something MORE which is where I came up with recovery popsicles.

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I love to drink coconut water and BCAA’s after a hard summer workout to replenish lost electrolytes and support recovery. To be completely honest with you, I do not love coconut water on it’s own, but I incorporate it into my recovery routine because you just cannot argue with the benefits:

  • Essential electrolytes: It contains sodium to recover the salt that is lost through sweating, magnesium to aid with muscle recovery and calcium and potassium.
  • Potassium-Rich: Full of potassium, it help to stop those pesky muscle twitches and support your muscles in recovery. 
  • Just Plain Old Good for You: With no added sugar, cholesterol or fat, you can hydrate and know you are doing your body a favour. 

I have discussed the benefits of BCAA’s in recovery before, but here is another great article on the topic. 

To make recovery popsicles, I took one of my favourite recovery drinks and simply poured it into some popsicle molds instead of drinking it.

ZICO Recovery Popsicles

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  • ZICO coconut water
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  • 1 scoop of Genuine Health BCAAs (lemon lime flavour)

Pour mixture into popsicle molds and allow to freeze for 2-3 hours. Run hot water over the outside of the molds to loosen the popsicle and enjoy!

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There is nothing better than polishing off one of these and diving into the pool for a refreshing swim. Oh summer – you are perfect.

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If you would make a recovery popsicle, what would be in it? 

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Filed Under: Favourites, Sports NutritionTagged With: BCAA, Genuine Health, Jessica Kuepfer, recovery popsicles, Review, Sports Nutrition, ZICO coconut waterJuly 2, 2014

Comments

  1. Christina @ the athletarian says

    July 3, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    YUM! I need to make some of these popsicles too. I’ve just been trying to think of the PERFECT combination! I think I’m going to try making more of a thick, creamy smoothie – strawberry banana coconut seems to sound like a good combo to me!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      July 4, 2014 at 8:36 am

      Strawberry banana coconut sounds amazing. I want a popsicle now!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. cottercrunch says

    July 4, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    girl!! you are genius! i am going to make these for the kiwi. I love zico!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      July 6, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      Let me know what he says! I am loving them for summer training!

      Reply

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