Homemade Electrolyte Punch

If you want to properly hydrate your body, you need more than high quality H20. Electrolytes are essential for hydration because they help cells maintain fluid balance. They direct water and soluble fiber to areas of the body that need them. During exercise or in hot weather, you sweat and lose electrolytes, and it is your job to replenish those charged particles to keep a healthy balance within your body.

A lot of people think that sports drinks are the only way to intake electrolytes. Most of these bottled beverages contain added sugars, artificial dyes, and preservatives. And drinking those beverages while sedentary doesn’t do anything for your body. One of the easiest ways to consume electrolytes is by eating watermelon, or drinking freshly made watermelon juice. This is because watermelons contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, in addition to L-citrulline, an amino acid that may enhance athletic performance.

The lime and ginger help to give this juice a refreshing taste. Plus, ginger exhibits anti-nausea properties, which can help during the recovery period post exercise. This is especially helpful after extreme activities, where a queasy stomach is common after working out. Fruit juice alone is low in salt, which is surprisingly a crucial component for optimal hydration. For this reason, we added a pinch of Himalayan salt to the juice. Just don’t add too much salt, or this juice may taste off-putting and it may send you straight to the restroom.