I added apple cider vinegar to my water to quickly alkalize my system, and I also drank coconut water, which is high in electrolyte trace minerals lost in perspiration. To replenish glycogen, I made sure to eat plenty of complex carbohydrates in the form of sweet potatoes or brown rice. That seemed to work far better than nutrient-poor sources of carbohydrates such as pasta or bread. (Even the gluten-free varieties are processed and leave me feeling heavy and lethargic.) And to combat inflammation and repair free radical damage induced by exercise stress, I amped up my intake of nutrient dense
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