Many of the sports drinks can contain artificial sugars and colors. If you prefer a more natural approach, here is a recipe for to make your own electrolyte drink. Original recipe from the Wholefully website.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 cups cold, filtered water
- Ice
Instructions
- Add the maple syrup, salt, lemon juice, lime juice, and water into a one-quart jar or glass.
- Stir well.
Additional Information
- Yield: 1
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 381
- Total Fat: 0mg
- Sodium: 843mg
- Carbohydrates: 96g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 83g
- Protein 1g
In the hot and humid weather, especially if one is exercising, dehydration occurs faster. That is why it is critical to keep drinking water under these conditions.