06/24/2025
On a hot Summer day do you ever crave juicy fruits and berries, citrus drinks, or my personal favorite... a tall glass of ice cold milk? Did you know these are all electrlytic and those cravings might be your body's way of telling you what it needs?
Electrolytes are minerals that regulate fluid in your body (think hydration and blood pressure), promote nutrient absorption, make nerve and muscle function possible, and dispel waste. They work by becoming electrically charged when dissolved in water. These electrical currents are what move the fluids in your body so it goes where it needs to (blood flow, nerve signals, muscle movement, brain function, etc). Some important electrolytes include Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Magnesium, Calcium, and Bicarbonate.
Sodium (+): most abundant, fluid balance, nutrient absorption
Chloride (-): second most abundant, fluid&pH balance
Magnesium (+): energy, muscle&nerve function, mood, bones&blood
Potassium (+): heart, blood, nerves, muscles
Calcium (+): heart, nerves, muscles, bones
Bicarbonate (-): pH balance
When we sweat we lose electrlytes so we need to replenish them. On these sweltering hot Summer days I encourage you to replenish your electrlytes often and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Eat fruits, make herbal drinks, squeeze lemon into your water and drink whole milk. Your body and mind will thank you.
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