Homemade Sweet Citrus Electrolyte Drink

Name: Homemade Sweet Citrus Electrolyte Drink
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces organic coconut water; ½ lime; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon Manuka honey; ¼ teaspoon himalayan sea salt

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This homemade electrolyte drink is both sweet and citrusy for a refreshing flavor that will help to replenish lost electrolytes.

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What’s in a Typical Electrolyte Drink?

The invention of Gatorade occurred in 1965 when football players were becoming easily heat exhausted during practice and games. This exhaustion was caused by the loss of fluids through excessive sweating, depleting the cells of proteins, glucose, and electrolytes. Gatorade combated heat exhaustion by replenishing lost electrolytes.

However, Gatorade, along with many other electrolyte beverages on the market today are packed with added sugars, natural flavors, and artificial coloring, to list a few. Be sure to always read the ingredient list on packaged foods to understand what you are consuming!

What are Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are essential minerals that play a role in a variety of bodily functions related to the brain, nerves, muscles, and tissue building. The most important electrolytes include sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonate.

An imbalance of these electrolytes may occur when you lose excessive amounts of fluids from intense physical activity, illness such as vomiting or diarrhea, diabetes, or kidney disease, to name a few.

When Should I Make this Homemade Electrolyte Drink?

An electrolyte drink is a great way to replenish and rehydrate your body. I recommend to first focus on staying hydrated, then implement an electrolyte drink before or after:

an intense workout
excessive perspiration caused by hot temperatures such as during a hot spring or sauna session
during or after an illness

Ingredients Used Within the Homemade Sweet Citrus Electrolyte Drink

organic coconut water – contains traces of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium

lime – contains traces of calcium and potassium

orange juice – contains traces of potassium and magnesium

Manuka honey – contains traces of magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium

himalayan sea salt – contains traces of sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate and calcium

The Best Store Brand Electrolyte Mixes

Not in the mood to make your own electrolyte drink? Try out LMNT unflavored or Re-Lyte Electrolyte Mix.

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