Healthier Homemade Gatorade

Let’s face it: Everyone loves sports drinks like Gatorade. But have you ever stopped to read the ingredient label?

I wanted to find a way to give an electrolyte boost we sometimes need throughout the hot summer months and/or during intense sports/workouts without all the artificial stuff.

So, I got to work in the kitchen and created a Healthier Homemade Gatorade recipe that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients!

This refreshing drink is made with just a few simple ingredients (that are plentiful + less expensive in the summer months), and it’s perfect for post-practice hydration, a hot summer day, or anytime you need a healthy pick-me-up.

So, ditch the artificial flavors and colors, and let’s make a healthier choice for our families!

Try reaching for a glass of this in the afternoon INSTEAD of another iced coffee.

I think you’ll be surprised how good you FEEL!

Give it a try!

Why Lemons?
Lemons are a good source of potassium, an essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure.

Potassium also supports muscle function and nerve function.

Lemons contain citric acid, which can help stimulate digestion and enhance the absorption of electrolytes.

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and supports immune function.

Why Celery?
Celery is a rich source of potassium, making it an excellent addition to your electrolyte-rich juice.

Celery contains sodium, another essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure.

Celery is a good source of magnesium, a mineral that plays a crucial role in muscle function, nerve function, and hydration.

Why Cucumber?
Cucumbers are a good source of potassium, adding to the overall electrolyte content of your juice.

Cucumbers contain magnesium, which helps regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and muscle function.

Cucumbers are comprised of about 96% water, making them an excellent source of hydration.

Why Pineapple?
Pineapple is a rich source of manganese, a mineral that plays a role in the regulation of electrolytes and hydration.

Pineapple contains potassium, adding to the overall electrolyte content of your juice.

Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation and supports digestion.

Why Coconut Water?
Coconut water is a rich source of potassium, making it an excellent addition to your electrolyte-rich juice.

Coconut water contains sodium, which helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure.

Coconut water is a good source of magnesium, which plays a crucial role in muscle function, nerve function, and hydration.

Coconut water has a natural balance of electrolytes, including potassium, sodium, and magnesium, which can help replenish and rebalance electrolytes in the body.

When you combine these ingredients and drink the juice, you can expect to experience:

Replenished electrolytes: The natural sources of potassium, sodium, magnesium, and manganese from these ingredients can help rebalance and replenish electrolytes in the body.

Improved hydration: The water content from the cucumber, coconut water, and other ingredients can help replenish fluids and support hydration.

Enhanced digestion: The citric acid from the lemon, bromelain from the pineapple, and other enzymes can help stimulate digestion and support nutrient absorption.

Overall, this juice recipe provides a natural, electrolyte-rich alternative to commercial sports drinks like Gatorade. By combining these ingredients, you can create a refreshing, thirst-quenching drink that supports hydration, digestion, and overall health.

Extra tip: In the summertime, freeze this juice in popsicle molds and serve as another fun way to cool-down, replenish, & hydrate!

What are Electrolytes and Where Do You Get Them?

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 large fresh lemon, peeled
• 1 whole bunch celery
• 1 large fresh organic cucumber
• 1/2 small fresh pineapple, peel and core removed
• 8 oz unsweetened coconut water

Instructions:

You’ll need a juicer or a high-speed blender & medium mesh strainer to make this recipe.

Rinse your fruits and veggies well.

Peel the lemon then slice in half.

Chop celery into single ribs.

Chop the cucumber to fit the mouth of your juicer. Same with the pineapple.

Juice everything, then stir in the coconut water. Alternatively, if you don’t have a juicer, you can blend everything really well then strain through a medium mesh strainer.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Enjoy!

💚Rachel

Healthier Homemade Gatorade

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Ingredients

• 1 large fresh lemon, peeled
• 1 whole bunch celery
• 1 large fresh organic cucumber
• 1/2 small fresh pineapple, peel and core removed
• 8 oz unsweetened coconut water

Instructions

1. You'll need a juicer or a high-speed blender & medium mesh strainer to make this recipe.
2. Rinse your fruits and veggies well.
3. Peel the lemon then slice in half.
4. Chop celery into single ribs.
5. Chop the cucumber to fit the mouth of your juicer. Same with the pineapple.
6. Juice everything, then stir in the coconut water. Alternatively, if you don't have a juicer, you can blend everything really well then strain through a medium mesh strainer.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
8. Enjoy!

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