Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe (Perfect for Keto)
This homemade electrolyte drink recipe is perfect for summertime or anytime your body needs electrolytes!
Getting enough electrolytes is particularly important for those on a ketogenic diet, making this the perfect homemade keto electrolyte drink!
Keto and Electrolytes
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Electrolytes are simply minerals your body uses to perform important functions.
Primary electrolytes include minerals like sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and chloride.
These minerals serve super-important roles in your body.
You can think of them as the powerhouses of your bodily functions. They’re the MVPs that regulate your heartbeat, muscle contractions, and hydration levels.
Without enough electrolytes, you might start feeling like a wilted flower on a scorching summer day. 🥀
As you can see, having a healthy (and balanced) supply of electrolytes is critical to keeping your body happy and health.
But here’s the thing: when you’re rocking the keto lifestyle, your body tends to shed water faster than a dog shakes off after a bath.
Getting enough electrolytes on the keto diet can be a challenge.
That’s because your body excretes (pees out) more electrolytes when your insulin levels are low as a result of your low-carb diet.
It’s a good thing to have low insulin, but losing too many electrolytes can result in what’s commonly called the “keto flu.”
This isn’t a true viral illness but instead an overall feeling of malaise and tiredness.
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe
That’s where this sugar-free keto electrolyte drink recipe swoops in like a superhero. It can be a real game-changer!
All you need is just a pinch of salt, a dash of potassium chloride (Nu-Salt), a sprinkle of magnesium citrate powder, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Mix it all up like a mad scientist, and voila! You’ve got yourself a refreshing elixir that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
And speaking of your taste buds… Adjust the sweetness with a smidge of liquid stevia or your favorite keto-friendly sweetener. It’s all about finding that perfect balance.
Keep those electrolytes in check, and you’ll be strutting your stuff with the energy of a thousand suns. Stay hydrated, stay keto, and let those electrolytes do their thing!
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt (Redmond’s is awesome!)
- 1/4 teaspoon potassium chloride (Nu-Salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon magnesium citrate powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh-squeezed is best)
- Liquid stevia or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener (optional, to taste)
Instructions:
- In a glass or pitcher, add the water.
- Add the salt, potassium chloride, and magnesium citrate powder to the water.
- Add lemon juice for flavor. You can adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your preference.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, add a few drops of liquid stevia or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener. Adjust the amount to suit your taste buds.
- Stir the mixture well until all the ingredients are fully dissolved.
- Taste the drink and make any necessary adjustments to the flavor by adding more sweetener or lemon juice.
- Serve the drink over ice or refrigerate it for a refreshing chilled electrolyte beverage.
In a hurry or don’t want to make your own electrolyte drink?
Keppi Keto Electrolytes is a high-quality powder that provides all of the important minerals your body needs. It contains no artificial flavors and is sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.
Final Thoughts on Homemade Keto Electrolyte Drink
Getting enough electrolytes while on the keto diet can be a challenge.
A lack of electrolytes can leave you feeling tired, sluggish, or unwell.
But a simple fix is to make sure you’re getting plenty of healthy minerals through food and/or supplements.
This homemade keto electrolyte drink recipe will keep you up and running and going keto strong!
