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How to Make Homemade Energy Drinks

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Energy Drinks are the new rage with everyone from teen partygoers to serious athletes to the average person that just wants a pick-me-up before that long corporate reorganization meeting. The problem is, they can set you back a pretty penny if you have them more than once in a while. Luckily, they can be made easily, giving you stamina without breaking the bank.

Steps

1. Choose 1/2 gallon of a flavorful, non-carbonated beverage. Often filtered water and a powdered drink mix are a good choice.
   
2. Add 3 pinches of normal table salt (sodium chloride)
   
3. Add 1 to 2 pinches of potassium chloride based salt substitute.
   
4. Add liquid b-vitamin supplements (Add dosage depending on the amount of the finished drink you intend to consume per day. If you're going to consume the whole batch by yourself in one day, 1/2 to one dose is recommended.)
   
5. Add medical/food grade caffeine, no more than 200 mg per serving (See warnings below).
   
6. If desired, herbal extracts such as ginseng may be added, as well.
   
7. Shake and chill well.
   
8. Then put it in a bottle.
   

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Tips

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• Low- or No-sugar mixes may seem to be counterintuitive for a beverage such as this, but sugar causes insulin to be produced in the body, and once it's metabolized you can have an "insulin low", leaving you less energetic than before. Even when choosing commercial energy drinks, often the 'diet' can is the way to go.
  
• Caffeine is bitter, and finding it in an easily dissolvable form may be difficult. Often it may be better just to leave it out, and take a caffeine tablet supplement (i.e. No-Doz, Vivarin). This also reduces the chance of overdose by poor measurement if you are unsure of yourself.
  
• Chilling the drink will help the flavor, masking the slightly off flavors that the salts and vitamins can add.
  
• Following steps 1 through 3 and leaving out the rest of the ingredients will yield an excellent, effective and cheap sports drink similar to Gatorade or PowerAde.
  

Warnings

• Caffeine overdose can be deadly. Do not consume more than your body is used to handling, and don't overdo it at that. Caffeine overdose symptoms include, but are not limited to, heart arrhythmia, coma, and death. Don't be stupid. Unless you have an analytical balance (scale for measuring milligram quantities of substances, usually costing several thousand dollars) do not attempt to estimate quantities of caffeine. Repeat: caffeine can be deadly.
  
• Some base beverages, such as iced tea, may already have some caffeine. Be aware of this when dosing.
  
• B-vitamins are generally beneficial at quantities over the Recommended Daily Allowance, but overdosing on some of them can have very unpleasant effects, as well. Niacin, or vitamin B-3, for example, can cause a very itchy skin rash and elevated body temperature at high dosages. Do not exceed the vitamin manufacturer's guidelines when planning your dosages.
  
• Herbs come with their own warnings, as well. Do your research before adding them to the mix.
  

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How to burn fat

How to Burn Fat and Stay Healthy

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Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. [1] By becoming lean, strong and healthy in less than 1hr per week.

Steps

1. Remember fat is not as important as calories for controlling weight. Just make sure you’re eating healthy monounsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats instead of saturated and Trans fat. The less, the better. You should not be eating more than 20 grams of saturated fat per day.
   
2. Strength training which means weight training in the gym or at home at least 30mins, 2 x per week. Muscle helps speed your metabolism since it requires 50 calories a day just to support a pound of muscle.
   
3. Cut down on processed foods. Stick with all natural foods which have little added preservatives and chemicals. If you can’t find it in nature think twice before you eat it.
   
4. Cardio exercise do interval training on an exercise of your choice eg. running - warm-up 5mins then do 1min fast, 1min slow continously for 20mins.
   
5. Eat more. Yep, you heard right. Instead of the 3 square meals a day, go for 6 micro meals to keep your metabolism geared up to burn and your insulin levels steady.
   
6. Aim to exercise at least 3-4 sessions per week, is beginning, 4-5 sessions per week is making a difference.
   
7. Eat more protein. Your body needs protein to support the muscle it has. Just make sure you’re sticking with quality proteins such as lean meats, fish, and poultry. Whey and Soy Proteins are also good choices. Stay away from meats with high saturated fats.
   
8. Do something fun and always think in terms of physical activity, ask yourself how can I be more active today?
   
9. Control your portions by eating low energy-density foods. Foods such as vegetables and fruits have low energy density which make them less likely to be overeaten. They are also packed with nutrients such as vitamins and minerals which ensure your metabolism has the resources to do its job more efficiently.
   
10. Don't cut out any one food group. You should be consuming carbohydrates, protein, and fat at every meal. This will keep you balanced.
    
11. Drink more H20. Water is a major player in weight control. Besides being a major part of your body, water helps flush metabolic wastes keeping your metabolism charged. It also helps you feel fuller, helping you to eat less. Don't wait until you feel thirsty. Start by drinking at least a half-gallon of water everyday. For active people, move up to a gallon per day.
    
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12. Eat more fiber. By consuming at least 30 grams of fiber daily, you will feel fuller than you would by not eating the fiber. Fiber also helps out your health by latching on to LDL cholesterol and flushing it out of your system. Some good sources of fiber include vegetables (with the skin), fruits (with the skin), whole-grain breads, and high fiber cereals such as Kashi and Fiber One. One simple thing to boost fiber intake would be to eat an Orange instead of drinking Orange Juice. It has less calories, more fiber and bound to make you feel more satisfied.
    
13. Eat your complex grains early in the day and then stick with the water rich carbohydrates such as fruit in the evening. This has to do with the way insulin is secreted into the bloodstream.
    
14. Make some changes. While eating healthy is a good start, you’re never going to reach your full potential for a leaner body unless you get active and start sleeping better. Aim for 7-8 hours per night More or less than that can have negative effects on your health.
    
15. Stay away from fast food, or at least don't eat it as often. It is a far healthier option to cook a nice meal at home.
    
16. Eat your meals slower. It takes about 20 minutes for your body to know when you're full. If you eat too quickly, you may have eaten too much before your body knows when the limit is reached.
    
17. Eat some fish. Fish, such as salmon, is rich in Omega-3s, which is an Essential Fatty Acid. This helps keep your heart healthy, and keeps the bad fat out. Fatty fish such as salmon, halibut and shellfish help reduce the size of fat cells and help out with fat loss.
    
18. Exercise in the mornings before you eat breakfast if you want to burn fat more effectively. Perhaps go for a mile jog around your neighborhood, or walk the dog. Doing aerobic (fast paced) exercises after you've been fasting for 8 hours will force your body to burn fat instead of calories for energy.
    
19. It may seem difficult but continuity is what gets you fit and helps you stay fit!
    

Tips

• Its all about an energy balance, what you consume in with food, must be expended out with exercise if you want to burn fat!
  
• Be smart about what you eat.
  
• Be sensible when you exercise.
  

Warnings

• Make sure you consult a doctor before beginning any type of health plan or exercise regimen.
  
• When exercising, don't over-exert yourself. Make sure to stop if you really feel like you can't go any longer, breathe deeply, and drink plenty of water. Absolutely stop exercising if you develop a headache or a dry throat; this is a sign of severe dehydration and you should drink some water immediately.
  

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Sources and Citations

1. ↑ Obesity Statistics from obesity.synthasite.com

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