Why Switchel Is Better Than Energy Drinks

There was a time when the thirst-quenching beverage of choice was a drink called switchel.
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)Most people these days reach for a sports drink or "smart" water after a good workout or an afternoon of yard work. But there was a time when the thirst-quenching beverage of choice was a drink called switchel. A bracing blend of water, maple syrup…
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