Ditch the Sports Drinks: My Electrolyte Secret Weapon
You know those brightly colored bottles lining the shelves at every grocery store and gas station? The ones claiming to be packed with electrolytes and “scientifically formulated” for hydration?
I used to believe them too.
That is, until I flipped one over and read the label.
Artificial dyes. Processed sugars. Chemical sweeteners. Ingredients I couldn’t pronounce- let alone feel good about giving to my kids.
So we ditched the Day-Glo sports drinks. And we haven’t looked back.
Meet My Summer Hydration Hero: The “Summer Cocktail”
It’s simple. It’s natural. And it actually works.
Here’s what we use for daily hydration support, especially on hot days, during sports practices, or after a sun-soaked afternoon of running around barefoot:
Homemade Hydration Mix (also known as “Mama’s Summer Cocktail”)
Filtered water
Juice from half a fresh lemon
A pinch of mineral-rich salt (Redmond, Celtic, or Icelandic are our favorites)
Optional: a splash of coconut water for natural sweetness and extra minerals
Bonus: a few pellets of the 12 Cell Salt Combo dissolved right in
That’s it. No syrups, no dyes, no crashing blood sugar.
It hydrates quickly, replenishes minerals, and tastes bright and refreshing.
Why Cell Salts?
The 12 Cell Salt Combo is one of our summer staples. These gentle, homeopathic mineral remedies support the body on a cellular level. Think of them as mineral allies that help your body use what it already has more efficiently.
You’ll often find me tossing a few pellets into the kids’ water bottles before we head to the park or pool. They dissolve easily and provide an extra layer of hydration support that works beautifully with the natural ingredients we’re already using.
But What About the Kids?
Let’s be honest- my salty lemon potion doesn’t always go over well with little ones.
That’s when I pull out the backup plan.
Redmond Re-Lyte for kids. Naturally sweetened with stevia, great flavors, and no junky ingredients. They love it. I love it. Everyone wins.
We also mix up smoothies with coconut water and sneak cell salts into popsicles when we can. Because hydration doesn’t have to be boring and it definitely doesn’t need a barcode.
Want the Full “Summer Cocktail” Breakdown?
Inside the Living Rooted Membership, I share:
The exact brands I trust
How to dose and use cell salts for hydration
Alternatives for picky drinkers
And our favorite summer sipping routines
Whether you’re dealing with a cranky toddler in the heat or just trying to stay cool without the chemical cocktails, I’ve got you.
Come sip with us.
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My goal is to empower you to take charge of your health, know your body, know what true health looks like within your body, and know when to seek guidance.
Disclaimer: Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Jessica is not a physician and the relationship between Jessica and her clients is an educational one. It is fully the client’s choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Jessica presents. Homeopathy doesn’t “treat” an illness; it addresses the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one.
