<p><strong>Makes two 8-ounce servings </strong> </p><ul><li>1/4 teaspoon salt </li><li>1/4 cup lemon juice </li><li>1/4 cup lime juice </li><li>1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar </li><li>1 1/2 cups coconut water </li><li>2 cups cold water </li> </ul><ol><li>1. Combine salt, lemon juice, lime juice, and agave nectar or honey in a large measuring cup or bowl. </li><li>2. Stir in coconut water and cold tap water. </li><li>3. Pour over two glasses filled with ice. </li> </ol>

Electrolyte Beverage

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                <h2 dir="ltr">Make Your Own Electrolyte Water: A Delicious Way to Hydrate</h2>
                            <span dir="ltr">Author: <a href="https://www.diplomatpharmacy.com/empower/meet-the-team" dir="ltr">Israa Alia, RDN, MBA</a></span>

                    <span dir="ltr">Date: June 01, 2019</span>
                </div><UL><LI><img alt="" src="https://www.diplomatpharmacy.com/Assets/dist/images/Asset%202.png" width="20" height="17"></LI><LI><img alt="" src="https://www.diplomatpharmacy.com/Assets/dist/images/Asset%201.png" width="10" height="20"></LI><LI><img alt="" src="https://www.diplomatpharmacy.com/Assets/dist/images/Asset%204.png" width="20" height="20"></LI><LI><img alt="" src="https://www.diplomatpharmacy.com/Assets/dist/images/print-icon.png" width="20" height="20"></LI></UL><figure><img src="https://www.diplomatpharmacy.com/-/media/Project/Diplomat/Blogs_Imgs/Electrolyte_Water_Recipe_Web.jpg" alt="image" width="457" height="251"></figure><p>To hydrate better and stay hydrated longer, add some electrolytes to your diet! Our electrolyte water is a simple and delicious way to do that. It’s like making your own sports drink — without all the added sugar.</p><p dir="ltr">Electrolytes are minerals in the blood, such as sodium and potassium, that help your body regulate fluid levels.<sup dir="ltr">1</sup> Drinks with more electrolytes will help you stay hydrated longer than plain water. Citrus fruits, such as lemons and limes, have a lot of electrolytes. So does the coconut water in our recipe.</p><p>Below you’ll find one way to make this drink, but you can change it in all kinds of ways to suit your taste.</p><p><em dir="ltr">If you have kidney disease or congestive heart failure, check with your doctor before you make this drink. You might need to limit your fluid intake.<br dir="ltr">
</em></p><p>Download recipe card or nutrition facts:</p><div dir="ltr">
<h3 dir="ltr">Electrolyte Water</h3>
</div><p><strong>Makes two 8-ounce servings</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong dir="ltr">Prep time:</strong> 10 minutes</p><p dir="ltr"><strong dir="ltr">Cooking time:</strong> 5 minutes</p><p dir="ltr"><strong dir="ltr">Cooking tools:</strong> Medium mixing bowl, 2 glasses</p><div dir="ltr">
<h4 dir="ltr">Ingredients</h4>
</div><UL><LI>1/4 teaspoon salt</LI><LI>1/4 cup lemon juice</LI><LI>1/4 cup lime juice</LI><LI>1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar</LI><LI>1 1/2 cups coconut water</LI><LI>2 cups cold water</LI></UL><div dir="ltr">
<h4 dir="ltr">Instructions</h4>
</div><OL><LI>1. Combine salt, lemon juice, lime juice, and agave nectar or honey in a large measuring cup or bowl.</LI><LI>2. Stir in coconut water and cold tap water.</LI><LI>3. Pour over two glasses filled with ice.</LI></OL><div dir="ltr">
<h3 dir="ltr">Make It Your Own</h3>
</div><p>There are many ways to put your own spin on electrolyte water:</p><UL><LI>Use baking soda instead of salt if you have high blood pressure or are on a low-sodium diet.</LI><LI>Use oranges or grapefruit instead of lemons and limes for a different taste.</LI><LI>Add fresh mint or ginger for flavor.</LI><LI>Use sparkling water in place of tap water for added taste.</LI><LI>Add oral electrolyte powder for more electrolytes.&nbsp;</LI></UL><p><strong>Source</strong></p>

Make a simple and delicious sports drink — without all the added sugar.

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<p>To learn more about what this means for you, visit our FAQ pages: </p>

Make Your Own Electrolyte Water: A Delicious Way to Hydrate

<p>To hydrate better and stay hydrated longer, add some electrolytes to your diet! Our electrolyte water is a simple and delicious way to do that. It’s like making your own sports drink — without all the added sugar. </p>

<p>Electrolytes are minerals in the blood, such as sodium and potassium, that help your body regulate fluid levels.<sup>1 </sup>Drinks with more electrolytes will help you stay hydrated longer than plain water. Citrus fruits, such as lemons and limes, have a lot of electrolytes. So does the coconut water in our recipe. </p>

<p>Below you’ll find one way to make this drink, but you can change it in all kinds of ways to suit your taste. </p>

<p><em>If you have kidney disease or congestive heart failure, check with your doctor before you make this drink. You might need to limit your fluid intake.<br> </em> </p>

<p>Download recipe card or nutrition facts: </p>

<p><strong>Makes two 8-ounce servings </strong> </p>

<p><strong>Prep time: </strong>10 minutes </p>

<p><strong>Cooking time: </strong>5 minutes </p>

<p><strong>Cooking tools: </strong>Medium mixing bowl, 2 glasses </p>

<ul><li>1/4 teaspoon salt </li><li>1/4 cup lemon juice </li><li>1/4 cup lime juice </li><li>1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar </li><li>1 1/2 cups coconut water </li><li>2 cups cold water </li> </ul>

<ol><li>1. Combine salt, lemon juice, lime juice, and agave nectar or honey in a large measuring cup or bowl. </li><li>2. Stir in coconut water and cold tap water. </li><li>3. Pour over two glasses filled with ice. </li> </ol>

<p>There are many ways to put your own spin on electrolyte water: </p>

<ul><li>Use baking soda instead of salt if you have high blood pressure or are on a low-sodium diet. </li><li>Use oranges or grapefruit instead of lemons and limes for a different taste. </li><li>Add fresh mint or ginger for flavor. </li><li>Use sparkling water in place of tap water for added taste. </li><li>Add oral electrolyte powder for more electrolytes.  </li> </ul>

A Delicious Way to Hydrate

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