On my ride yesterday the leader told me that there are better drinks that Gatorade. She mentioned something with initials but I can't remember what it was.

She said the drink had some protein in it and was not all sugar.

Also, after a ride I crave salt. What do you do about that? The leader carries salt packets from McDonalds, isn't that a lot of salt? Do you take salt and if so, in what form?

Thanks for suggestions