This fuss free homemade electrolyte drink recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. Simply mix them together in a jar and you have a tasty, refreshing drink filled with natural electrolytes.
Why Make this Homemade Electrolyte Drink?
- It is easy to make with accessible ingredients
- It is not only tasty, but revitalizing and refreshing
- It helps replace essential vitamins and minerals lost through working out, heavy sweating or being ill
- It is made from whole, healthy ingredients and free from artificial preservatives and sweeteners.
What Are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are the essential minerals in our bodies, required to function survive. They help to conduct electrical impulses in the nerve and muscle cells of our bodies.
The main electrolytes are:
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Chloride
- Phosphate and Bicarbonate
Although this homemade electrolyte drink for dehydration does not contain phosphate, other foods such as nuts, seeds, legumes and wholegrains are a great source. You could try these delicious Pumpkin Seed Butter.
Ingredients for Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe
- 400mls Coconut water – coconut water is rich in potassium
- 200mls Cold Water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp celtic salt
- optional: maple syrup, sprinkle of bicarbonate soda
What electrolytes are in this drink?
Celtic Salt contains sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
Coconut Water contains potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium.
Lemons and limes contain potassium, whilst also providing a vitamin C hit.
Easy Swaps/Additions
- Add maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter
- Add 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice in place of the lemon/lime
- If you don’t have coconut water, don’t worry. Just use 600mls of filtered cold water instead.
- Add a sprinkle of bicarbonate of soda for added electrolytes.
How To Make Your Own Homemade Electrolytes Drink
- Take a large jar or bottle (any vessel with a lid basically)
- Put all of the ingredients into it and shake until it is all combined
- Serve over ice for a refreshing, replenishing drink!
Frequently Asked Questions
Whats In Commercial Electrolyte Drinks?
Store bought electrolyte drinks, such as gatorade, can contain high levels of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Gatorade is manufactured by Pepsi Co, which says a lot about it’s credentials!
Although gatorade contains water and sugar for dextrose, potassium and sodium, it also contains artificial colors and flavors.
Why Opt For A Natural Electrolyte Drink?
This natural electrolyte drink is made with whole foods with no added nasties.
It is cheaper than shop bought, processed electrolyte drinks.
Top Tips To Make This Electrolyte Drink Recipe
Use a large jar or bottle to simply shake all of the ingredients together, no fuss, no blenders required.
Serve on ice for a more refreshing finish.
Does this help with diarrhoea?
This drink is not intended to replace medical attention. People often drink rehydration sachets following bouts of diarrhoea. This is to help replace lost salts, glucose, liquids and potassium. This homemade electrolyte drink can indeed help with re-hydration following bouts of diarrhoea.
Fuss Free Homemade Electrolyte Drink
This fuss free, homemade electrolyte drink is easy to make and ready in a matter of minutes. Using simple ingredients, save your money on store bought alternatives.
Ingredients
- 400mls Coconut water
- 200mls Cold Water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp celtic salt
Instructions
- Take a large jar or bottle (any vessel with a lid basically)
- Put all of the ingredients into it and shake until it is all combined
- Serve over ice for a refreshing, replenishing drink!
Notes
Add maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter
Add 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice in place of the lemon/lime for a different flavor
If you don't have coconut water, don't worry. Just use 600 mls of filtered cold water instead.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2Sodium: 275mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Please note, this nutritional information is calculated automatically so may not be 100% accurate
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