All About Maple Lime Low FODMAP Sport Drink
Are you an athlete living with IBS? You need to meet our Success Team member Kathryn Adel MS, RD, CSSD. She specializes in helping athletes and is one herself and she has brought us a Maple Lime Low FODMAP Sport Drink that will fuel us during exercise and not trigger our IBS.
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Maple Syrup Is Low FODMAP
Honey, agave and molasses have very small low FODMAP servings and are considered high FODMAP foods.
Maple syrup, like cane sugar and brown sugar, is low FODMAP.
Read more about all of these sweeteners, and more, in our Explore An Ingredient: Sugar.
The Ingredient Combination Is Key
Read more about How To Fuel When You Have IBS. The short story is that the combination of ingredients will provide hydration as well as electrolytes and energize your workout.
And this sport drink recipe couldn’t be easier!
Also, FYI, the lime juice adds some lovely balance with its acidity. You could also use lemon juice, if you like.
Please pay attention to optimal serving temperature of 50°F to 68°F (10°C to 20°C).
This recipe was been adapted from a recipe from Pure Maple from Canada.
Maple Lime Low FODMAP Sport Drink
Forget the commercial stuff. Our Homemade Maple Lime Low FODMAP Sport Drink is easy to make, will fuel you during exercise and won't upset your digestion.
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) cold water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) 100% pure orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
Preparation:
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Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and salt dissolves. Serve immediately. You could also make a large batch ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container.
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Optimal serving temperature is 50°F to 68°F (10°C to 20°C).
Notes:
Tips
- While it might be tempting to buy a commercially prepared sports drink, always read the label and steer clear of any high FODMAP ingredients. At the very least, even low FODMAP formulas are usually colored or have other ingredients that you do not need. This recipe for our low FODMAP sports drink is SUPER quick to make. Give it a try!
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. For a more detailed explanation, please read our article Understanding The Nutrition Panel Within Our Recipes.
