When it’s really hot out, replenishing your electrolytes is as important as staying hydrated. Here are some ways you can add some electrolytes into your diet. Please consult with your doctor before taking electrolyte supplements and if you need to limit sodium due to any medical conditions you may have.
Coconut Water
Coconut water can be a great water option because there are electrolytes in it from potassium, sodium, manganese, according to the Mayo Clinic. I still drink regular water, but this is a great addition to my rotation to mix things up. I know a lot of people do not like the taste of plain water. However, coconut water and coconut milk does taste differently, of course.
Fruits
A lot of fruits naturally contain electrolytes like potassium or magnesium. For more information about the types of nutrients that are electrolytes, check out this post by athsport.co called “How to Get Electrolytes: Foods and Drinks You Should Add to Your Diet.” Common fruit sources of electrolytes are watermelon, bananas, and avocado.
Dairy
Since calcium is an electrolyte, and there is a lot of it in dairy, dairy is a great source of electrolytes. Yogurt is a great option if you don’t want to straight up drink milk. I also did mention coconut milk, any non-dairy substitute should have electrolytes in it if the food it is derived from has any.
Most of these options can be found with low sodium, but if that is a concern for you please check with a doctor or registered dietician. Sodium is a very common electrolyte as well, but I didn’t talk about it too much. If you want to see any higher sodium options, let me know down below.
Written by Brigid Coffey
