Homemade Sweet Citrus Electrolyte Drink
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This homemade electrolyte drink is both sweet and citrusy for a refreshing flavor that will help to replenish lost electrolytes.
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.
Homemade Sweet Citrus Electrolyte Drink
Ingredients
- 8 ounces organic coconut water
- ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons organic orange juice with pulp
- 1 teaspoon Manuka honey
- ¼ teaspoon himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Put all ingredients within your drinking glass. Stir well. Enjoy!
Source
Morris, Susan York. “How to Prevent an Electrolyte Imbalance.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 8 Mar. 2019, https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/how-to-prevent-an-electrolyte-imbalance#prevention.
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