Hydrating electrolyte drink: the perfect summer refreshment

As the summer heat intensifies, staying hydrated becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hitting the gym, or simply enjoying the sunny weather, a refreshing and hydrating drink can make all the difference. This electrolyte drink, made with natural ingredients, not only quenches your thirst but also replenishes essential minerals lost through sweat. It’s the perfect companion for your summer activities!

Although the primary function of electrolyte drinks is to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance, they also have the added benefit of supporting overall gut health, and a balanced microbiome.

Benefits of electrolyte drinks

1. Hydration: Adequate hydration is essential for maintaining a healthy gut. Electrolyte drinks help ensure optimal hydration, which supports the mucosal lining of the intestines, promotes efficient digestion, and regulates immune-related gut cells, thereby preventing inflammation.¹²

2. Balance of electrolytes: Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium play crucial roles in cellular function, including the cells of the gut lining. A balance of these electrolytes supports gut motility and function.³

3. Probiotics and prebiotics: Some electrolyte drinks contain added probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and prebiotics (compounds that feed these bacteria). These additions can help enhance and maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

4. Reduction in digestive issues: Electrolyte drinks can help prevent dehydration-related digestive issues such as constipation or irregular bowel movements, which can negatively affect the gut microbiome.⁴⁵

5. Support during illness: During bouts of gastrointestinal illness, such as diarrhoea or vomiting, electrolyte drinks can help replenish lost fluids and electrolytes, supporting quicker recovery and maintaining a healthier gut environment.

Here’s how to make it a natural hydrating electrolyte drink with probiotics, prebiotics, and mint:

Ingredients

1 cup coconut water

1 cup kombucha or water kefir (natural probiotic)

1/2 cucumber, sliced (natural prebiotic)

1 stalk celery, chopped (natural prebiotic)

1 green apple, chopped (natural prebiotic)

Juice of 1 lemon

A pinch of sea salt or Himalayan pink salt

A handful of fresh mint leaves

Optional ingredients:

1 cup brewed Chuckling Goat Tummy Tea or Get Me Through the Day Tea, cooled (for extra flavour and gut benefits)

1 thumb of grated or chopped ginger (for an extra kick)
100% pure stevia to sweeten

Makes 4 cups of electrolyte drink. Adjust the quantities if you need to serve more or fewer people.

Instructions

1. Brew a cup of your chosen Chuckling Goat tea and let it cool.

2. Combine the coconut water, kombucha or water kefir, cucumber slices, celery, green apple, cooled peppermint tea, lemon juice, ginger and mint leaves in a blender.

3. Blend until smooth and strain it through a fine mesh strainer.

4. Add a pinch of sea salt or Himalayan pink salt and mix.

5. Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing, gut-friendly electrolyte drink!

What benefits does this electrolyte drink offer?

Coconut water: Hydrates and provides essential electrolytes.

Kombucha or water kefir: Adds natural probiotics that support gut health.

Chuckling Goat Tummy Tea: Great for IBS or IBD symptoms – bloating, cramps or diarrhoea.

Chuckling Goat Get Me Through The Day Tea: Helps with fatigue, low mood, or energy.

Cucumber, celery, and green apple: Provide natural prebiotics that feed beneficial gut bacteria.

Lemon juice: Adds a refreshing taste and vitamin C.

Ginger: Adds a spicy kick and aids digestion and inflammation.

Mint leaves: Enhance flavour and further aid digestion.

Sea salt or Himalayan pink salt: Replenishes essential electrolytes.

This drink is hydrating, refreshing, provides essential nutrients, and naturally supports your gut health with its probiotic and prebiotic ingredients. Enjoy your summer with this delicious, nutritious and revitalising drink and let us know what you think!

For more ways to cool down this summer, check out Kendra’s Summer Iced Tea Lollies 🍦

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