Whether you’re enjoying the outdoors in the summer months, exercising or preparing for a fast day, it’s important to stay well hydrated. And while drinking plain water is great, we also need electrolytes to keep us healthy, especially if we’re loosing water and electrolytes from sweating in the heat or while exercising. Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium that help maintain fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals.
Check out this list of hydrating ingredients and their electrolyte benefits for quick, easy and fun additions to drinks to boost your hydration (they’re also hydrating as snacks on their own!).
Chaya Eisenberger is a certified personal trainer, coach, sports nutrition specialist and precision nutrition coach. She helps individuals of all ages and stages achieve their fitness and nutrition goals through personalized coaching. She can be reached at chayaeisenberger1@gmail.com.
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Don’t Dry Out This Summer! The Hydration Survival Guide for Summer by Chaya Eisenberger