When Do You NEED ELECTROLYTES? Here’s the Answer (and My Reco!)

maud — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:46:55 +0000

You’ve undoubtedly heard that you need to replenish your electrolytes, especially after a workout. But what are electrolytes, why do we need them and what’s the best way to maintain them in our body?

What are Electrolytes?

There are tons of electrolytes out there, but in our bodies they are basically calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium chloride, hydrogen phosphate (a mineral) and hydrogen carbonate (a salt).

Why do we need Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are vital for survival. Not only could we not function if we didn’t have them, if we dilute them too much, it can lead to death by “water poisoning.” They regulate our nerve and muscle function, our hydration, the pH of our blood, rebuilding damaged tissue, and determining blood pressure. One example of their job would be in order for a muscle to contract-from your heart to the tiniest toe muscle- it needs the electrolytes calcium, sodium, and potassium.
Too little and muscles become weak, too much and they over contract.

Go to the next page to learn WHEN we need to replenish Electrolytes in our body …

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5 Refreshing Homemade FRUIT-INFUSED WATER Recipes for Extra Energy

Chris — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:42:38 +0000

Fact: drinking plain water is a lot healthier than any caffeinated hydration! But most of us find drinking water to be boring and not really satisfying when compared to coffee, tea or some other flavorful beverage.

A good solution to get your daily quota of healthy water to stay hydrated and energized is to drink Fruit-Infused Water that’s refreshing, tasty and loaded with nutrients from fresh fruits and vegetables.

Below are 5 recommended recipes from Davida to make some flavorful Fruit-Infused Water to quench your thirst and stay hydrated throughout the day. The preparation instructions are the same for all:

Combine all ingredients in a large mason jar or jug and drink immediately, or let sit in the fridge for 1-4 hours to soak in additional flavor.

1. Orange-Kiwi Infused Water

2 cups of water or sparkling water
2 cups of ice
1 orange, sliced
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

Here are some more healthy Fruit-Infused Water recipes to try, with the same preparation instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large mason jar or jug and drink immediately, or let sit in the fridge for 1-4 hours to soak in additional flavor.

2. Raspberry-Mint Infused Water

2 cups of water or sparkling water
2 cups of ice
1 cup raspberries, whole
handful of mint

3. Blueberry-Lime Infused Water

2 cups of water or sparkling water
2 cups of ice
1 cup blueberries, whole
1 1/2 limes, sliced

4. Strawberry-Basil Infused Water

2 cups of water or sparkling water
2 cups of ice
1 cup strawberries, sliced
handful basil

Continue on to the next page for the last recommendation …

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