It’s been hot, so very hot that, even when I drink a lot of water, I end up feeling awful after a couple of hours working outside. My garden is suffering from lack of attention and I am suffering from hyperthermia.
It’s become obvious that water isn’t going to work for me and I don’t like the flavor and high sugar content of commercial sports drinks. So I’ve decided to start drinking a homemade substitute electrolyte powder. The ingredients are easily available at stores and online.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup pure salt (without additives)
1 3/4 tablespoons potassium chloride powder
1/2 teaspoon magnesium glycinate powder
Mix the ingredients in a small jar and shake to mix well. To use, mix 1/8 teaspoon to 8 ounces liquid of your choice. In plain water it just tastes like slightly salty water. I sometimes add some flavored drops or if you fell you need the sugar add the electrolyte powder to juice.
For just a few cents you can drink the same type of electrolyte drink that costs dollars in the store. My grandpa used to work for the railroad and he used to tell me that on hot days he would pack lemons and salt to mix with water. I like to think that this is just a new timey version of my grandpa’s recipe.
God bless,
Pam
