Current Favorite Electrolyte Drink Recipes

I have been continuing to run through the summer and I lose a lot of water. Which, is a polite way to say I sweat a lot.

I was finding that I needed an electrolyte drink after each run. However, my personal preference is to not consume artificial sweeteners, flavors, etc. on the regular. So, I was on the hunt to find an electrolyte drink that still works as well, tastes good, and has more simple ingredients. I could not find any fully pre-made solutions that I was satisfied with, so I decided to make my own concoctions.

Base Electrolyte Solution

You can mix your own oral rehydration solution (ORS) using the WHO’s recommendation. I have been using Hi-Lyte for the base since it’s similar electrolyte-wise and then you just add sugar with the drink you use. I have been using the regular liquid version of it.

Recipes

These two drinks are tasty and effective for me. I used drinks that have some sugar as it helps electrolytes absorb better, but not an exorbitant amount of it.

Watermelon water

I add 1 teaspoon of the Hi-Lyte solution to an 8 oz. glass of watermelon water. I found this at Target.

The watermelon water is super tasty! Then, the Hi-Lyte solution adds a bit of saltiness, so it ends up tasting like salty watermelon. Watermelon water also contains some electrolytes on its own.

Organic strawberry lemonade

I found this juice at Target as well. It is freaking delicious and reminds me of Fruit by the Foot or a Fruit Roll-up. It gave me some 90’s kid nostalgia. I dilute the juice to half since it is more sugary. Luckily, it is still tasty and flavorful that way. So, I mix 4. oz of water with 4 oz. of the juice and a teaspoon of Hi-Lyte.

These two drinks have been working well for me to rehydrate after runs. What are you favorite ways to rehydrate after exercise?