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Best DIY Electrolyte Recipe

Preservatives, artificial flavors, synthetic colors, and an abundance of sweeteners are found in many electrolyte drinks on the market. Making your own homemade electrolyte drink is a healthy, cost-effective way to provide your body with the essential nutrients needed to stay hydrated throughout the day.

If you’re looking to replenish and rehydrate, this DIY homemade electrolyte drink is for you! Enjoy!


INGREDIENTS

Feel free to play with the ratios or perhaps even add a dash of orange juice or lime for a more citrus-y flavor.

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Shake or stir well. Pour over ice and enjoy!


Other Sources of Electrolytes

When our bodies are recovering from a work out or fighting off an illness, the above electrolyte drink can really help replenish our body! In addition to hydrating drinks, you may want to incorporate foods that provide large quantities of each electrolyte.

Medical News Today provided the food source chart below:

Electrolyte neededSources
Sodiumdill pickles
tomato juices, sauces, and soups
table salt
Chloridetomato juices, sauces, and soups
lettuce
olives
table salt
Potassiumpotatoes with skin
plain yogurt
banana
Magnesiumhalibut
pumpkin seeds
spinach
Calciumyogurt
milk
ricotta
collard greens
spinach
kale
sardines
Source: Medical News Today

Stay healthy and hydrated!


References:

  1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153188#sources

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