something to consider, blackstrap molasses is loaded with minerals, just 1 T has around 300mg of potassium, also it has of course the sugar in there too!
I'm a bit late commenting, but: boy do those recipes work! I used the molasses+maple+honey one for 5h bike rides and they absolutely got my power level back without stressing the digestion at all! Thanks.a lot for sharing this (5 years ago...) 🙂
Not fer nothing here, but.. I've been using "Morton Lite Salt" for years now, and find it to work very well for me. Perhaps worth a look? It covers a lot of bases. It contains: Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium Iodine - does supply Iodine. A quarter teaspoon (1.4g) is a serving. When it's super hot and humid and I'm covering miles I'll add maybe an 1/8 teaspoon to a liter of water, maybe a bit to a meal (been stoveless for years too). Un-swetened, it makes the water taste like weak sweat - which, although a bit gross, kinda makes sense, and seems about right. A little sweetener makes it quite pleasant. Thank you for all your outstanding video!
"it makes the water taste like weak sweat" Maybe a little apple cider vinegar in the water will help that! Now every time I add a little salt to my water I will have that in my head :)
Thank you Paul for this video. I just started "researching " DIY hydration ideas. I live in Phoenix, AZ. It's 5/1/2021 at 6:15PM and a nice day at 97F. Your DIY sounds much better than some of the stuff I've purchased. The flavor of store bought (sometimes) can simply be..yuck.
DIY is the best way to go, processed gels, food, drinks, are easy to replace, I've been making my own for years, I have a simple formula, coconut water/salt, and maple syrup, (look up the simple easy to digest vitamins/minerals in these three things) I put it in my water bottle, or backpack, drink water before your event, I consider my stomach as another water bottle, then carry a water bottle with my mix, and one with water on a hot day. Easy to take that with you. Easy to make, Easy to digest, Easy to put to work.. DIY taking the processed food/chemicals out !!! ;)
Awesome recipe, really needed this. Ended up getting low blood pressure as I changed my diet a few days ago and had VERY little salt. Funny was the "put this in a baggy" imagine being pulled over and a cop sees that 🤣
Can add one thing, use magnesium oil on your legs, just spray it on and rub it in just before you start, 1/2 way through your hike and after. This will prevent any cramps your muscles my encounter whist LDH.
Thanks so much for this! I've been starting to use electrolyte mixes, as I find that as I'm getting older I tend to get really light-headed when I just drink water during workouts. I've been tracking my nutritional intake, and it turns out that I'm consistently low on potassium. The commercial electrolyte mixes have fixed the problem, but are pretty expensive, so I've been thinking about making my own, so this video is great timing for me! I'll start playing around with the ingredients and see how it goes. Thanks also for the DYI gel information. Making my own gel would also be great, with ingredients that I already have in my cupboard, yay!
Molasses, dates, peanuts, raisins, and apricots all add potassium to your meals. The other thing that I binge on when out is dried bananas. Not the chips, but dried full length bananas that can be found at like a Trader Joes. For the workouts, try a high carb snack before the workout :) If your workout is less than a couple hours it could just be your muscles saying slow down we need some food. You will burn through your reserves in give or take 90 minutes. I'd be curious what you would see if you tracked what you ate before, how long before the workout you ate it, and how long into the workout you started feeling lightheaded.
Paul Bogush both as in 20-30km per day for a year. There is s trail or track called the Bicentennial Trail in Australia, it’s 5300km long. It goes from CookTown in Queensland to Healesville in Victoria.
Paul Bogush forgot to mention, it will take about 1 year to do this trek.At the end of it you have the option of then going to Tasmania and doing another 530km trek. Something I will be contemplating when I hit Victoria.
Paul the Backpacker so coming across you channel with your tips, will help me a lot. Being a strict Vego I’m always looking at nutrition for any hike these 2 tips were great. Just not sure on the bidet thing on your other video. We use compressed towelettes just wet them and they expand to a decent size to use.and being cellulose they break down fast. Any cheers and I’ll catch up watching the other vids soon.
One thing I've discovered lately and may be a great substitute for the maltodextrin is powdered honey. Along the magnesium issue, I'm going to research more for a better mg item since it is not absorbed well (thus is the ingredient for milk of magnesium as a laxative).
When magnesium is put into something like Milk of Magnesium there is way too much for your body to absorb and then the undigested magnesium starts absorbing water giving you diarrhea. So the key would be to not add too much magnesium. Some laxatives have 500% dose of your daily magnesium requirements.
@@PaultheBackpacker Yes, too true. Not what I'm going for in a hike situation lol! I was thrilled to find your vid on these! It was/is very helpful as I prep for all the hiking I do and plan in the near future, (PCT across OR). Thank you for giving your time and experience to help others. I've passed on your vid to other hiker friends/family.
Hey there, great video. I really enjoy your videos. keep up the good work. I am a vegan, too and I am planning a PCT Thru-Hike this Year. Therefore I want to mix an electrolyte mixture for the whole trail. I'll send little packages in my resupply boxes along the way. I was wondering if the mixture of Epson Salt, Potassium Chloride and Baking Soda reacts in some way if I mix it together and store it in a Zip-Lock for a couple of months. Do you know anything about it?
I love the video. Can you use "No Salt" salt instead of potassium chloride? Potassium chloride is the main ingredient but there are a few other ingredients as well.
@@PaultheBackpacker Thanks for the quick reply! The "No Salt" salt I have contains potassium chloride, fumaric acid, tricalcium phosphate, and monocalcium phosphate. The nutrition facts claim no sodium and 610mg Potassium per 1/4 tsp serving. Does that mean I should be good to just replace the potassium chloride with the "No Salt" salt (while also getting the correct mgs of potassium)? I am new to the whole making your own electrolyte drinks thing, so I apologize if there is something I am missing. Thanks!
@@PaulBogush Cool! I have a Kroger one and a Morton's one: www.kroger.com/p/no-salt-original-sodium-free-salt-alternative/0002744336003 www.walmart.com/ip/Morton-Salt-Substitute-Shaker-3-1-Oz/10318917 They both have potassium chloride, but their other ingredients vary. Thanks for the help!
How do you fill the pouches? It looks like it has a tiny neck. Little funnel? They look like they’d be great for sliding into my jersey pockets for long bike rides.
Very interesting recipes. Is there sufficient sugar in this gel to pair with the electrolyte recipe if I don't want to use the maltodextrin? And what would be the ratio if so. I'm heading out for a 150 mi backpacking trip on the SHT with a lot of climbing. What are your thoughts?
Found the numbers...the carbs (sugars) should be around 6-8% of the water. Some respected researchers like Tim Noakes recommends 7-12%. So if you take 8oz of water and add 14 grams of sugar you have 6%. If you take pure maltodextrin you can double it. So that is like 3.5 teaspoons of sugar in 8 oz. A table spoon of honey has 17 grams.... I used this for some longer runs this week with some added salt and had great results. I think a huge help is having it to drink when done hiking/climbing/running. Right after you are done is when you body wants to suck in the sugar and replenish your muscles.
Geez, old video that I did a lot of research for in the year leading up to it. I'd be lying if I told you I remember why at this point :) They are two different types of salt, and some say it has an impact on acids that build up in your body during exercise. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, "table salt" is sodium chloride. So baking soda not giving extra chloride. And then there is the part that sodium is not salt... I can remember while researching that there is a good reason why people just buy gatorade. I can tell you that since making this video I have focused more on eating my electrolytes and just drinking water! And something you might find interesting...while doing the research ( I had a huge research kick on this that lead to the video) I read some stuff from a researcher that believed that the less salt you take in during your normal diet the less you loss during exercise. Point being, that you if you eat less salt leading up to exercise you don't have to worry about replacing it. I have been living that for about a year. I got Bell's Palsy, lost control of the left side of my face. I started eating lots of simple soft processed foods. I had fun eating a lot of crap since I figured it was just for a month or so. A month in I realized that my sweat was ridiculously salty. After getting control of my mouth again my diet changed back and the salty taste went away :) Really has me thinking about salt intake and paying attention to it as I eat during trips and during/post daily exercise.
Does the type of maltodextrin matter? I know for some uses the source of it does matter very much. I buy what I believe is corn maltodextrin at a health food shop in there home brewing section. Sadly it doesn't work for what I wanted so I've been looking for other uses. For what I wanted I found it had to be tapioca maltodextrin. Also with the molasses does it matter whether they are sulfured or unsulfered?
You've got me on the malto question. At the molecular level they should all be the same and have the same reaction in your gut. Most malto is US is from corn. I know mine was from a company that sold non-GMO malto. Since it is just the sugar pulled from the plant, not sure why the type of plant should matter. With the molasses. Whether or not it is sulfured depends on the age of the sugar cane used. Young sugar cane needs preservatives and so it is sulfured. Blackstrap molasses is not, and is more nutritious I noticed there is sometimes a huge difference in nutrition based on one company vs another.
I want to make pack of elect to send to my solider. You didn't say measurements on stuff. Very well. For powder. Can you tell me in recipe form? Thanks
There is a link in the description with some recipes. This is an older video and without going back and watching it I am not 100% sure the recipe is in the doc, but it does have a bunch.
Oh I watched several times to see if something and I didn't see or a area to view. If you can the measurements for espon salt,baking soda and potassium chloride. Would be nice. Thank you.
@@denisew5543 here is the doc docs.google.com/document/d/1Gy2hfQMIVXDV_JHy12TlsrxmoeDOrxM-5tdicyjqrT4/edit and here is a link from a viewer ishr.site/pVPy
..ingesting epsom salts is not recommended. Here are my notes for magnesium supplements from YT Thomas DeLauer. magnesium chloride* the chloride helps boost stomach acid magnesium oxide* not recommended magnesium citrate* helps bowel to evacuate magnesium glycinate* take in the evening sleep cooling body by improving blood circulation magnesium malate* muscle cramps transport in and out of the mitochondria helps make ATP reverses inhibition of glycolsis magnesium sulfate* epsom salt absorbed thru skin or thru respiration in hot bath magnesium orotate* power thru stress for heavy performance turns into beta alanine that buffers lactate buildup magnesium L-threonate* brain boosts mental function increases synaptic density more dendrites? plasticity: create a road to get you there magnesium taurate* calms CNS via GABA calm, relaxation scavenges free radicals overcomes ravages of stress
@@PaulBogush Paul: Thank-You for the direction, I see the values. Sorry to belabor, but, what is 1/16, 1/32? I recognized tsp, Tbsp, grams, oz, but not these fractions
I bet it is the same exact thing, they probably just sift the food grade stuff a few more times so they can just charge a few dollars more when they have the food label on it :)
A place near me sells super cheap epsom salt for use with laundry. I use it to feed my tomatoes, and to salt up my bath. It's tempting cos it's so cheap, but I don't think so.
Let me know what is unhealthy about it. I am no advocating using it every day, but just as a fuel during trail runs or tough hiking conditions. During physical exertion...when you body is processing things differently.
1/8 teaspoon of Celtic salt is 240 mg of sodium plus 25mg in the molasses. That’s 265 mg of sodium per hour.. that seems like way too much sodium to me.
@@PaultheBackpacker that’s a good point.. I was just comparing to other energy gels. Seems most are around 50-60 mg sodium, a couple as high as 110.. I really like your recipe. Have been using it for a while now. Getting by with 3/16 tsp of the Celtic salt instead of the 1/8. With that blackstrap molasses, it covers all the electrolyte needs.. perfect for my ultramarathons and long training runs. Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to insult me. I know there were probably so many other things you could have been doing besides wasting your time watching my video and making sure you made sure that you pointed out how much smarter you are than me. If you decide to waste your time watching any of my other videos and notice mistakes, I would love to know what they are. I'm always looking to improve and want to know what my errors are so that I can correct them in the future.
Not sure why you would want to know since in your previous comment that you edited you said it was all BS. But in the last link in the description I have some recipes. Without re-watching the video to know which recipe you are talking about, the recipe in the description for the video has 1/4 tsp of baking soda.
@@PaultheBackpacker I was literally ready to head out the door in 90+ degree weather, and I waited until then to quantify the recipes; so I became very frustrated when amounts were not given. WITH amounts given, the commentary is not "BS", however, with only the experienced commentary without quantities given, the video devolves into not-so-useful. Thanks for the update.
Thanks for the video. I have used this formula for many miles. While it has served me well it seems I have recently learned about Maltodextrin (th-cam.com/video/Dkbu16d0qX0/w-d-xo.html). I will now just add a little sugar to improve uptake and avoid Maltodextrin.
Are you familiar with Dr deberg? Or only watched that one video? Generally not someone I go to for advice :) But...his argument is valid when using it as a daily ingredient in everyday food stuff, but does not apply for athletic pursuits.
@@PaultheBackpacker Thanks for your reply. I am and his advise on nutrition has helped me drop weight while feeling both healthier and stronger. Great blood test results with T-Levels above average. I wasn't too worried about insulin spiking when hiking. Regular sugar should help with electrolyte uptake just fine so I don't see harm in replacing the maltodextrin, though.
something to consider, blackstrap molasses is loaded with minerals, just 1 T has around 300mg of potassium, also it has of course the sugar in there too!
I'm a bit late commenting, but: boy do those recipes work! I used the molasses+maple+honey one for 5h bike rides and they absolutely got my power level back without stressing the digestion at all! Thanks.a lot for sharing this (5 years ago...) 🙂
Not fer nothing here, but.. I've been using "Morton Lite Salt" for years now, and find it to work very well for me. Perhaps worth a look? It covers a lot of bases. It contains:
Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium Iodine - does supply Iodine.
A quarter teaspoon (1.4g) is a serving. When it's super hot and humid and I'm covering miles I'll add maybe an 1/8 teaspoon to a liter of water, maybe a bit to a meal (been stoveless for years too). Un-swetened, it makes the water taste like weak sweat - which, although a bit gross, kinda makes sense, and seems about right. A little sweetener makes it quite pleasant.
Thank you for all your outstanding video!
"it makes the water taste like weak sweat"
Maybe a little apple cider vinegar in the water will help that!
Now every time I add a little salt to my water I will have that in my head :)
Alright, the gel thing OMG! I'm ordering some of them pouches right now and I'll try. Sounds like it'll solve most of my issues! Thank you so much!
Thank you Paul for this video. I just started "researching " DIY hydration ideas. I live in Phoenix, AZ. It's 5/1/2021 at 6:15PM and a nice day at 97F. Your DIY sounds much better than some of the stuff I've purchased. The flavor of store bought (sometimes) can simply be..yuck.
You sir are the best! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
DIY is the best way to go, processed gels, food, drinks, are easy to replace, I've been making my own for years, I have a simple formula, coconut water/salt, and maple syrup, (look up the simple easy to digest vitamins/minerals in these three things) I put it in my water bottle, or backpack, drink water before your event, I consider my stomach as another water bottle, then carry a water bottle with my mix, and one with water on a hot day. Easy to take that with you. Easy to make, Easy to digest, Easy to put to work.. DIY taking the processed food/chemicals out !!! ;)
Awesome recipe, really needed this. Ended up getting low blood pressure as I changed my diet a few days ago and had VERY little salt. Funny was the "put this in a baggy" imagine being pulled over and a cop sees that 🤣
Can add one thing, use magnesium oil on your legs, just spray it on and rub it in just before you start, 1/2 way through your hike and after. This will prevent any cramps your muscles my encounter whist LDH.
Walmart has silicone travel bottles that hold 3oz of the gel perfectly and cheaply. They're in the trial size area of the personal care section
Thanks so much for this! I've been starting to use electrolyte mixes, as I find that as I'm getting older I tend to get really light-headed when I just drink water during workouts. I've been tracking my nutritional intake, and it turns out that I'm consistently low on potassium. The commercial electrolyte mixes have fixed the problem, but are pretty expensive, so I've been thinking about making my own, so this video is great timing for me! I'll start playing around with the ingredients and see how it goes. Thanks also for the DYI gel information. Making my own gel would also be great, with ingredients that I already have in my cupboard, yay!
Molasses, dates, peanuts, raisins, and apricots all add potassium to your meals. The other thing that I binge on when out is dried bananas. Not the chips, but dried full length bananas that can be found at like a Trader Joes. For the workouts, try a high carb snack before the workout :) If your workout is less than a couple hours it could just be your muscles saying slow down we need some food. You will burn through your reserves in give or take 90 minutes. I'd be curious what you would see if you tracked what you ate before, how long before the workout you ate it, and how long into the workout you started feeling lightheaded.
Very grateful
Brilliant! Many thx! Will let u know when we make these - really need it on the trail! Have a great weekend too!
Great :) just added my notes in the description with some additional recipes I have been messing with.
thx! Can't wait to try them!
Fantastic video!
Great information. Thank you
Thanks, man!
Nice I love learning new things, you have great
energy and are easy to listen 🎶 to
Hey Paul great Info. I’ve just started training for long distance hiking and your info is awesome.
Paul Bogush both as in 20-30km per day for a year. There is s trail or track called the Bicentennial Trail in Australia, it’s 5300km long. It goes from CookTown in Queensland to Healesville in Victoria.
Paul Bogush forgot to mention, it will take about 1 year to do this trek.At the end of it you have the option of then going to Tasmania and doing another 530km trek. Something I will be contemplating when I hit Victoria.
Wow... that sounds incredible!
Paul the Backpacker so coming across you channel with your tips, will help me a lot. Being a strict Vego I’m always looking at nutrition for any hike these 2 tips were great. Just not sure on the bidet thing on your other video. We use compressed towelettes just wet them and they expand to a decent size to use.and being cellulose they break down fast. Any cheers and I’ll catch up watching the other vids soon.
One thing I've discovered lately and may be a great substitute for the maltodextrin is powdered honey. Along the magnesium issue, I'm going to research more for a better mg item since it is not absorbed well (thus is the ingredient for milk of magnesium as a laxative).
When magnesium is put into something like Milk of Magnesium there is way too much for your body to absorb and then the undigested magnesium starts absorbing water giving you diarrhea. So the key would be to not add too much magnesium. Some laxatives have 500% dose of your daily magnesium requirements.
@@PaultheBackpacker Yes, too true. Not what I'm going for in a hike situation lol! I was thrilled to find your vid on these! It was/is very helpful as I prep for all the hiking I do and plan in the near future, (PCT across OR). Thank you for giving your time and experience to help others. I've passed on your vid to other hiker friends/family.
Love the video
Super helpful 🏃♀️🙏
thanks so much for such importan info
Good recipe sir 👍
Hey there, great video. I really enjoy your videos. keep up the good work. I am a vegan, too and I am planning a PCT Thru-Hike this Year. Therefore I want to mix an electrolyte mixture for the whole trail. I'll send little packages in my resupply boxes along the way. I was wondering if the mixture of Epson Salt, Potassium Chloride and Baking Soda reacts in some way if I mix it together and store it in a Zip-Lock for a couple of months. Do you know anything about it?
Can you share the recipe for the electrolyte amounts? So helpful thanks for your video!
Sorry, such an old recipe, I don't think I have it written down anywhere.
I love the video. Can you use "No Salt" salt instead of potassium chloride? Potassium chloride is the main ingredient but there are a few other ingredients as well.
Yes, 1/4 tsp is like 300mg, but also more than 200mg of sodium so that has to get figured in.
@@PaultheBackpacker Thanks for the quick reply! The "No Salt" salt I have contains potassium chloride, fumaric acid, tricalcium phosphate, and monocalcium phosphate. The nutrition facts claim no sodium and 610mg Potassium per 1/4 tsp serving. Does that mean I should be good to just replace the potassium chloride with the "No Salt" salt (while also getting the correct mgs of potassium)?
I am new to the whole making your own electrolyte drinks thing, so I apologize if there is something I am missing. Thanks!
@@PaulBogush Cool! I have a Kroger one and a Morton's one:
www.kroger.com/p/no-salt-original-sodium-free-salt-alternative/0002744336003
www.walmart.com/ip/Morton-Salt-Substitute-Shaker-3-1-Oz/10318917
They both have potassium chloride, but their other ingredients vary. Thanks for the help!
How do you fill the pouches? It looks like it has a tiny neck. Little funnel? They look like they’d be great for sliding into my jersey pockets for long bike rides.
Little funnel that I cut off the bottom of the skinniest part
Very interesting recipes. Is there sufficient sugar in this gel to pair with the electrolyte recipe if I don't want to use the maltodextrin? And what would be the ratio if so. I'm heading out for a 150 mi backpacking trip on the SHT with a lot of climbing. What are your thoughts?
Found the numbers...the carbs (sugars) should be around 6-8% of the water. Some respected researchers like Tim Noakes recommends 7-12%. So if you take 8oz of water and add 14 grams of sugar you have 6%. If you take pure maltodextrin you can double it. So that is like 3.5 teaspoons of sugar in 8 oz. A table spoon of honey has 17 grams....
I used this for some longer runs this week with some added salt and had great results. I think a huge help is having it to drink when done hiking/climbing/running. Right after you are done is when you body wants to suck in the sugar and replenish your muscles.
Why baking soda rather than sodium chloride? Would using two 'chlorides' give too much chloride or something?
Geez, old video that I did a lot of research for in the year leading up to it. I'd be lying if I told you I remember why at this point :) They are two different types of salt, and some say it has an impact on acids that build up in your body during exercise. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, "table salt" is sodium chloride. So baking soda not giving extra chloride. And then there is the part that sodium is not salt...
I can remember while researching that there is a good reason why people just buy gatorade. I can tell you that since making this video I have focused more on eating my electrolytes and just drinking water!
And something you might find interesting...while doing the research ( I had a huge research kick on this that lead to the video) I read some stuff from a researcher that believed that the less salt you take in during your normal diet the less you loss during exercise. Point being, that you if you eat less salt leading up to exercise you don't have to worry about replacing it. I have been living that for about a year. I got Bell's Palsy, lost control of the left side of my face. I started eating lots of simple soft processed foods. I had fun eating a lot of crap since I figured it was just for a month or so. A month in I realized that my sweat was ridiculously salty. After getting control of my mouth again my diet changed back and the salty taste went away :) Really has me thinking about salt intake and paying attention to it as I eat during trips and during/post daily exercise.
Does the type of maltodextrin matter? I know for some uses the source of it does matter very much. I buy what I believe is corn maltodextrin at a health food shop in there home brewing section. Sadly it doesn't work for what I wanted so I've been looking for other uses. For what I wanted I found it had to be tapioca maltodextrin. Also with the molasses does it matter whether they are sulfured or unsulfered?
You've got me on the malto question. At the molecular level they should all be the same and have the same reaction in your gut. Most malto is US is from corn. I know mine was from a company that sold non-GMO malto. Since it is just the sugar pulled from the plant, not sure why the type of plant should matter. With the molasses. Whether or not it is sulfured depends on the age of the sugar cane used. Young sugar cane needs preservatives and so it is sulfured. Blackstrap molasses is not, and is more nutritious I noticed there is sometimes a huge difference in nutrition based on one company vs another.
Not wasting a penny for another gatorade everytime i go on a bike ride
I just can't do the whole sugar thing.
❤
I want to make pack of elect to send to my solider. You didn't say measurements on stuff. Very well. For powder. Can you tell me in recipe form? Thanks
There is a link in the description with some recipes. This is an older video and without going back and watching it I am not 100% sure the recipe is in the doc, but it does have a bunch.
Oh I watched several times to see if something and I didn't see or a area to view. If you can the measurements for espon salt,baking soda and potassium chloride. Would be nice. Thank you.
@@denisew5543 here is the doc docs.google.com/document/d/1Gy2hfQMIVXDV_JHy12TlsrxmoeDOrxM-5tdicyjqrT4/edit and here is a link from a viewer ishr.site/pVPy
..ingesting epsom salts is not recommended.
Here are my notes for magnesium supplements from YT Thomas DeLauer.
magnesium chloride*
the chloride helps
boost stomach acid
magnesium oxide*
not recommended
magnesium citrate*
helps bowel to evacuate
magnesium glycinate*
take in the evening
sleep
cooling body
by improving blood circulation
magnesium malate*
muscle cramps
transport in and out of the mitochondria
helps make ATP
reverses inhibition of glycolsis
magnesium sulfate*
epsom salt
absorbed thru skin
or thru respiration in hot bath
magnesium orotate*
power thru stress
for heavy performance
turns into beta alanine
that buffers lactate buildup
magnesium L-threonate*
brain
boosts mental function
increases synaptic density
more dendrites?
plasticity:
create a road to get you there
magnesium taurate*
calms CNS via GABA
calm, relaxation
scavenges free radicals
overcomes ravages of stress
how much is "this much"? you show amount on a square but do not indicate the measurement size (1/4, 1/2 tsp???)
@@PaulBogush Paul: Thank-You for the direction, I see the values. Sorry to belabor, but, what is 1/16, 1/32? I recognized tsp, Tbsp, grams, oz, but not these fractions
Paul, just curious what you do for work?
I live in Norwich, Id love to go hiking with you some time.
Sam...send me an email to paulbogush1@gmail.com No need to write anything, and I'll throw out some dates.
There's Epsom salts for foot care. That's probably the kind you don't wanna eat...
I bet it is the same exact thing, they probably just sift the food grade stuff a few more times so they can just charge a few dollars more when they have the food label on it :)
he literally said you want the food grade kind...
A place near me sells super cheap epsom salt for use with laundry. I use it to feed my tomatoes, and to salt up my bath. It's tempting cos it's so cheap, but I don't think so.
Only after a footcare session
Maltodextrin is made from corn.
I wouldn't use malto dextrin, I don't think it's healthy
Let me know what is unhealthy about it. I am no advocating using it every day, but just as a fuel during trail runs or tough hiking conditions. During physical exertion...when you body is processing things differently.
1/8 teaspoon of Celtic salt is 240 mg of sodium plus 25mg in the molasses. That’s 265 mg of sodium per hour.. that seems like way too much sodium to me.
That would be 1/8 of daily requirement when not woking out? Check out drinklmnt.com/ 1000mg per serving :)
@@PaultheBackpacker that’s a good point.. I was just comparing to other energy gels. Seems most are around 50-60 mg sodium, a couple as high as 110.. I really like your recipe. Have been using it for a while now. Getting by with 3/16 tsp of the Celtic salt instead of the 1/8. With that blackstrap molasses, it covers all the electrolyte needs.. perfect for my ultramarathons and long training runs. Thanks!
Maltodextrin is really not that good for you though lol
Please provide HOW MUCH Baking soda to put in for the first recipe!!!!!!
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to insult me. I know there were probably so many other things you could have been doing besides wasting your time watching my video and making sure you made sure that you pointed out how much smarter you are than me. If you decide to waste your time watching any of my other videos and notice mistakes, I would love to know what they are. I'm always looking to improve and want to know what my errors are so that I can correct them in the future.
Not sure why you would want to know since in your previous comment that you edited you said it was all BS. But in the last link in the description I have some recipes. Without re-watching the video to know which recipe you are talking about, the recipe in the description for the video has 1/4 tsp of baking soda.
@@PaultheBackpacker I was literally ready to head out the door in 90+ degree weather, and I waited until then to quantify the recipes; so I became very frustrated when amounts were not given. WITH amounts given, the commentary is not "BS", however, with only the experienced commentary without quantities given, the video devolves into not-so-useful. Thanks for the update.
Damn Dude.....
I'm going to die before you ever get to the formula.
It has got to taste disgusting. I'll stick to water bottles mixing gatorade into water sometimes
Thanks for the video. I have used this formula for many miles. While it has served me well it seems I have recently learned about Maltodextrin (th-cam.com/video/Dkbu16d0qX0/w-d-xo.html). I will now just add a little sugar to improve uptake and avoid Maltodextrin.
Are you familiar with Dr deberg? Or only watched that one video?
Generally not someone I go to for advice :)
But...his argument is valid when using it as a daily ingredient in everyday food stuff, but does not apply for athletic pursuits.
@@PaultheBackpacker Thanks for your reply. I am and his advise on nutrition has helped me drop weight while feeling both healthier and stronger. Great blood test results with T-Levels above average.
I wasn't too worried about insulin spiking when hiking. Regular sugar should help with electrolyte uptake just fine so I don't see harm in replacing the maltodextrin, though.