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Stay Hydrated the Healthy Way: Skip the Sugary Sports Drinks and Make Your Own
Electrolyte drinks are all the rage these days, promising to replenish essential minerals lost through sweat. But while these beverages might seem like the perfect thirst quencher, many are loaded with sugar – sometimes even more than soda! With the average diet already overflowing with added sugar, it’s worth considering a healthier alternative.
Registered dietitian Angie Asche offers a simple, cost-effective solution: a homemade electrolyte drink. Her recipe, featured in her cookbook Fuel Your Body, combines the refreshing flavors of orange and lemon juice with the hydrating power of coconut water and a pinch of sea salt.
This homemade concoction not only replenishes electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium but also provides a boost of Vitamin C and carbohydrates for energy – all without the excessive sugar found in commercial sports drinks.
Here’s how to make it:
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup coconut water
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- Pinch of sea salt
Asche recommends balancing your fluid intake with a ratio of three servings of water for every one serving of electrolyte drink. This ratio can be adjusted based on individual activity levels and sweat loss. This simple swap can help you stay hydrated and healthy without the added sugar rush.