Forget coconut water for a post-workout nutrition hit -- long distance runners and workout junkies are now drinking pickle juice. "This has been an interesting new development, but so far we have limited research to determine the effectiveness of pickle juice. Pickle water is mostly made up of vinegar. I wouldn't recommend that pickle juice is something that Australians start drinking, unless it is under the guidance of a health professional," O'Hanlon said. Although we're starting to see some athletes using pickle juice to assist with cramps, this is not a not a replacement for formulated sports drinks.

Source: Huffington Post September 05, 2016 01:18 UTC