nature's sports drink

yum. i just got out of bikram yoga after a day off yesterday. bikram felt fantastic today. after a day of eating not so healthy, it was very purifying. my legs needed a bit of a stretch after that 8 mile run on saturday. however, i have been worried about the electrolytes i have been losing when i do bikram because i sweat like a bad word. someone was recently talking about zico, this pure coconut water, and i see people at my bikram yoga studio drinking it after class. today i decided to treat myself to some coconut water to see if it was tastey.

it's delicious! and it's completely natural and has 5 essential electrolytes and more potassium than a banana. plus it tastes like you should be on a beautiful desert island and not in rainy chicago. i don't know where you can buy this stuff in bulk, but i need to find out because it is unbelievably good - and good for you!

i must admit, i am kinda a granola head. i really like natural things and this is a great find! i am always interested in finding the most natural thing to put in my body. i am a vegetarian (pescatarian, actually - i love fish), and i am also looking for new ways to up my protein intake as i prepare for the half marathon. yesterday i was introduced to greek yogurt. mmmmmm...and so much protein! i will need to invest in some of that deliciousness as well.

also, another great thing about zico is their slogan: "unleash your natural athlete." now does that work for me, or what?!