HOMEMADE ELECTROLYTE DRINK

An alternative to sugary, high fructose sports drinks is to make your own low sugar electrolyte drink. It’s easy and inexpensive. Just add a pinch of salt (about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon) to one quart of water, plus the juice of one lemon or one small orange. 

Here’s another recipe that I learned and adapted from Botanical Medicine for Women by midwife and physician Dr. Aviva Romm. It helps maintain electrolyte balance and prevent dehydration. It’s one that she used regularly as a midwife to prevent dehydration in pregnant women with severe nausea and vomiting, but it can be used by anyone looking to replace lost electrolytes. 

Makes 1 quart

• 1 quart water

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon, lime or orange juice

• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Pour all into a quart mason jar, cover with a lid, shake well and enjoy.