gluten-free And Dairy-free Recovery Drinks?

[carrielynn]

I'm going on a 100-mile bike ride this weekend. The last time I did this, a friend handed me a recovery drink concoction and "forced" me to drink it... it really helped and I didn't feel sore at all the next day. I don't remember the brand... I am now on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet and am wondering if there are any gluten-free/DF recovery drinks that I can purchase quickly at a Whole Foods or health food store -- as in Friday (May 4). Thanks for any information...

[zkat]

I'm going on a 100-mile bike ride this weekend. The last time I did this, a friend handed me a recovery drink concoction and "forced" me to drink it... it really helped and I didn't feel sore at all the next day. I don't remember the brand... I am now on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet and am wondering if there are any gluten-free/DF recovery drinks that I can purchase quickly at a Whole Foods or health food store -- as in Friday (May 4). Thanks for any information...

Well, it's not in time for your ride, but you can try it for next time. I like Endurox recovery drinks. You have to mix it yourself, but it mixes rather easy. It is gluten free, but does contain traces of soy, so I can't drink it anymore. I miss it. Now I mix egg white protien powder with dextrose. Not the same

[bicicleta]

If I remember correctly, Endurox R4 has whey protein in the ingredients list so this isn't a product for someone on a dairy free diet. I used this product for many years and with great success until I found out I could no longer have dairy. I've been on the hunt for something just as good that is both dairy free & gluten free but have found nothing.

I asked my coach if he had any ideas and he suggested Gatorade. While it does help... it's nowhere near as good as Endurox R4

[KarenDianne]

I'm curious about the Gatorade...other than tea, because I can't drink carbonated stuff, I have nothing to drink (OJ seems to bother me and now I think lemonade does too). So Gatorade doesn't have anything in it we shouldn't have? I may go buy some today if so! I'm really dehydrated because I'm just not a water drinker and afraid to drink anything. Thanks for the info - KarenDianne

If I remember correctly, Endurox R4 has whey protein in the ingredients list so this isn't a product for someone on a dairy free diet. I used this product for many years and with great success until I found out I could no longer have dairy. I've been on the hunt for something just as good that is both dairy free & gluten free but have found nothing.

I asked my coach if he had any ideas and he suggested Gatorade. While it does help... it's nowhere near as good as Endurox R4

[DawnS]

I've never been a runner, but I used to have a problem with dehydration/resulting migraines when working out. I am diabetic, so I was better off not using Gatorade...I did a lot of research for something beyond water that I could drink. I used Ultima Replenisher. Their site doesn't say if they are dairy free, but I would think so...it does say it's gluten free. It's a powder, so you'd have to pre-mix, but it's available at running stores and at my local WFM.

[pedro]

Hi

Gatorade is gluten free, and dairy free. I do have lots of problem with acidity and acid reflux, and gatorade is still to strong for me. My kids drink it especially my middle one which has the same gluten intolerant that I have, and she doesn't have any problem to it.

I hope you have lots fun running.

Best regards.