DIY electrolyte drink

Here are a couple of DIY electrolyte drinks that are favorites among the NYU Track and Field team:

Makes 1 Liter of Electrolyte Drink

Turmeric Ginger

Ingredients:

• 4 cups brewed Turmeric Ginger tea 
• 4 tbsp table sugar 
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• Juice of 1 lemon

Alternative Herbal Tea Options: Raspberry, peach, mango, or mint (preferably decaffeinated).

Directions:

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and steep 4  tea bags for about 5 minutes.
2. Dissolve the Himalayan salt and 4 tbsp sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
3. Let the mixture cool and add the juice of 1 lemon or lime.
4. Combine the ingredients in a pitcher or insulated hydration bottle with ice.

Nutrition (per 8 oz serving): 550 mg sodium, 17g carbs, 60 calories.

 

Lemon & Lime

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 4 tbsp table sugar 
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lime

Directions:

1. Dissolve sugar and salt in warm water.
2. Add the freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice.
3. Combine the ingredients in a pitcher or insulated hydration bottle with ice.

Nutrition (per 8 oz serving): 550 mg sodium, 17g carbs, 60 calories.