Last time you had gastro trouble, your doctor probably recommended sipping on an electrolyte drink. But do you even know what he meant when he mentioned an electrolyte drink?
Electrolytes are basically salts – the fancy term for ions in the salts. The major electrolytes in your body are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, sulfate, bicarbonate and chloride.
Electrolytes are important for regulating the functioning of your nerves and muscles. Your body’s cells use them to maintain voltage and carry electrical impulses across their cell membranes to other cells.
However, diarrhea, heavy sweating or certain health conditions may lead to a severe loss of electrolytes in the body, thus causing fatigue, weakness and illness. This is when you need an electrolyte drink!
IngredientWater
Salt
Citrus Fruit
Honey
Ginger
Method# Heat 1 cup of water in a pan.
# Throw in 3 to 5 slices of ginger.
# Boil and steep for about 5 minutes and then strain the liquid.
# Add lemon juice to the solution.
# Add ¼ teaspoon of unrefined salt to it.
# Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of organic honey.
# Mix thoroughly to dissolve the salt and honey completely. This will help blend the sweet, sour and salty flavors well.