{"id":7565,"date":"2023-09-21T00:06:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T17:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7565"},"modified":"2023-09-21T00:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T17:06:13","slug":"5-homemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes-for-hydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7565","title":{"rendered":"5 Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipes for Hydration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>hether you\u2019re spending all day in the sun or sweating it out extra hard at the gym, you likely know to rehydrate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-high-in-electrolytes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-high-in-electrolytes\/\">give your body some electrolytes<\/a>. (This is especially true if you\u2019ve noticed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-of-electrolyte-imbalance\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-of-electrolyte-imbalance\/\">signs of an electrolyte imbalance<\/a>, such as fatigue, muscle spasms, and dizziness.)<\/div>\n<p>There are plenty of delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-electrolyte-drinks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-electrolyte-drinks\/\">electrolyte drinks on the market<\/a>\u2026but maybe you\u2019re in the mood for something else, something with real fruit and less of all the extra stuff. If that\u2019s the case, we have good news: There are lots of ways to make a healthy, tasty, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/agua-fresca-recipe-ideas\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/agua-fresca-recipe-ideas\/\">hydrating homemade drink<\/a> that\u2019ll check all those boxes.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahlynnnutrition.com\/new-page\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sarahlynnnutrition.com\/new-page\">Sarah Olszewski, RD<\/a>, Sarah Olszewski, RD, is a dietitian and nutrition advisor for Cure Hydration. <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1101107%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmalla.co%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/malla.co\/\">Tanya Mezher, MS, RD, CDN<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1101107%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmalla.co%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/malla.co\/\">Tanya Mezher<\/a>, MS, RDN, CDN, is a dietitian and Malla\u2019s lead functional practitioner. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>These homemade electrolyte drink recipes include a variety of electrolytes, including magnesium, calcium, and more that can help your body in various ways. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\">magnesium helps<\/a> with energy production, heart rhythm, and muscles, to start. <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-Consumer\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-Consumer\/\">Calcium is great for<\/a> bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, among other body parts. Lastly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/phosphorus\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/phosphorus\/\">phosphorus<\/a> regulates nerves and muscles, helps your bones and teeth, and contributes to several other bodily functions.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, here&#8217;s an array of homemade electrolyte drink recipes\u2014plus the dietitian-backed reasons that your body will thank you for drinking them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes\/\" current-title=\"You\u2019re Only 3 Ingredients Away From These Extra-Hydrating Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipes (No Neon Color or Sweetener Needed)\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txp9b85db73rfl300_Small_2718647-1-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-20\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>5 homemade electrolyte drink recipes that will replenish your fluids and hydration status without anything artificial<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Melon ice recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups diced watermelon (or melon of choice)<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 cup agave or honey<\/li>\n<li>1 lime, zested &amp; juiced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Steps<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place ingredients in a blender and pur\u00e9e for about 15 to 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze them until they&#8217;re solid (about four hours).<\/li>\n<li>Place cubes in a glass, and top them with water (flat or sparkling is fine).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>How it helps with hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatermelon and lime are a good source of potassium and magnesium,\u201d explains <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcurehydration.pxf.io%2Fc%2F2372336%2F913124%2F12501%3FsubId1%3DSTMSFD-1101107%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.curehydration.com&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.curehydration.com\">Sarah Olszewski<\/a>, RD, nutrition advisor for <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcurehydration.pxf.io%2Fc%2F2372336%2F913124%2F12501%3FsubId1%3DSTMSFD-1101107%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.curehydration.com&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.curehydration.com\">Cure<\/a>, who shared this recipe. \u201cAgave and honey provide natural glucose, which helps you absorb the electrolytes into your bloodstream,\u201d she continues.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Breakfast sangria (the non-alcoholic kind) electrolyte drink recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 grapefruit, sliced thin<\/li>\n<li>1 orange, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 limes, sliced<\/li>\n<li>24 ounces of coconut water<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of Himalayan salt<\/li>\n<li>750ml sparkling water<\/li>\n<li>Fresh mint for a garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Steps<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the citrus slices to a large pitcher.<\/li>\n<li>Top the slices with the coconut water and Himalayan salt.<\/li>\n<li>Let the mixture soak and chill overnight, or for at least four hours.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019re ready to serve, add the sparkling water and fresh mint leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>How it helps with hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is another one of Olszewski\u2019s favorites. Here\u2019s what you\u2019re getting from the ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watermelon, lime, grapefruit: potassium and magnesium.<\/li>\n<li>Orange: potassium and calcium.<\/li>\n<li>Himalayan salt: sodium (so extra electrolytes).<\/li>\n<li>Coconut water: potassium, sodium, and manganese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cucumber and lime-infused electrolyte water recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cucumber, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 limes, sliced<\/li>\n<li>8 cups water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Steps<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine the cucumber, limes, and water in a pitcher.<\/li>\n<li>Let the mixture infuse in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight.<\/li>\n<li>Serve and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How it helps with hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This refreshing recipe is from <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1101107%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmalla.co%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-electrolyte-drink-recipes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/malla.co\/\">Tanya Mezher<\/a>, MS, RDN, CDN, Malla\u2019s lead functional practitioner. \u201cLimes are a good source of potassium, which is an important electrolyte that helps to regulate fluid balance in the body,\u201d she says. She adds they also contain small amounts of other electrolytes, such as magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.<\/p>\n<p>Cucumbers are a great addition for a few reasons. \u201cCucumbers are 95 percent water and have a refreshing flavor that pairs well with lime,\u201d Mezher adds, noting they also have small amounts of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Watermelon-infused mint electrolyte water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup watermelon, cubed<\/li>\n<li>6 mint leaves<\/li>\n<li>8 cups water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Steps<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine the watermelon, mint, and water in a pitcher.<\/li>\n<li>Let the mixture infuse in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight.<\/li>\n<li>Serve and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How it helps with hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watermelon is a great source of potassium, while mint has potassium, magnesium, and calcium, according to Mezher. \u201cThese ingredients also go well together, making it a delicious, cooling, and hydrating drink especially for the summer!\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Strawberry-orange electrolyte water recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2-3 medium strawberries<\/li>\n<li>1 small orange<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/4 quarts water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Steps<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Either slice the fruits, or juice the orange and blend it with the water and strawberries.<\/li>\n<li>If you slice the fruit and infuse it in the water, let it sit for about 30 minutes so more electrolytes pass into the liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How it helps with hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStrawberries and oranges are rich in calcium, a vital mineral for nerve conduction, as well as potassium, needed for blood pressure and heart regulation,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcanal.com\/author\/eva-de-angelis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.healthcanal.com\/author\/eva-de-angelis\">Eva De Angelis<\/a>, LDN, a health and nutrition writer at Health Canal who suggests this combination.<\/p>\n<p>(Is anyone else\u2019s mouth watering?)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re spending all day in the sun or sweating it out extra hard at the gym, you likely know to rehydrate and give your body some electrolytes. 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