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    Nutrition · Jan 03, 2022

    Natural Electrolytes to Incorporate Into Your Diet

    by Staff Writer
      |  LAST UPDATED: Aug 23, 2023

    Natural Electrolytes Drink

    Electrolytes...heard of them?

    We hope so.

    Your body needs electrolytes to function, especially after tough training sessions.

    When you sweat, you lose electrolytes and they need to be replenished. When your body loses fluid equivalent to just 2% of your body weight, it can lead to electrolyte imbalances.

    These fluids lost through sweat are primarily composed of water, but it also contains important electrolytes that are essential to your bodily functions, training, and athletic performance.

    Naturally, you'll need to replenish those lost electrolytes with new electrolytes.

    In this article, we'll dive deeper into the purpose of electrolytes, why you need them, and how to get them.

    WHAT ARE ELECTROLYTES?

    Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge.

    These minerals dissolve in fluids to form positive or negative ions that the body uses in metabolic processes.

    Electrolytes are present in tissue, blood, urine, and other bodily fluids.

    They include the following minerals: sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, phosphate, and magnesium that are vital to a number of key functions in the body.

    THE PURPOSE OF ELECTROLYTES:

    • Regulate your body's fluid balance.
    • Generates new tissue.
    • Regulates nerve, brain, heart, and muscle function.
    • Regulate your blood pH—maintaining slight alkalinity
    • Aid in blood clotting

    WHAT CAUSES ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE?

    Electrolyte imbalances are primarily caused by the loss of bodily fluids.

    Excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can cause electrolyte imbalances.

    Other causes of electrolyte imbalance include certain medications, severe burns, and eating disorders.

    The fluid inside your cells accounts for roughly 40% of your weight, while 20% of your weight comes from fluid outside your cells. This balance of fluids should be fairly consistent for proper functioning of the body.

    Electrolytes are crucial in maintaining this balance. Electrolyte imbalance comes from having too much or too little of any one electrolyte.

    The table below shows the standard daily electrolyte needs for most adults (individual needs may vary): 

    ELECTROLYTE LEVELS
    SODIUM 2300 mg
    CHLORIDE 2300 mg
    POTASSIUM 4700 mg
    MAGNESIUM 420 mg (men), 320 mg (women)
    CALCIUM 1000 mg

    While it's normal for electrolyte levels in your body to fluctuate, they can become imbalanced when you lose a lot of fluid.

    COMMON SIGNS OF ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE:

    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Frequent urination
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Body aches
    • Confusion
    • Muscle weakness
    • Lightheadedness 
    • Muscle contractions
    • Muscle cramps
    • Weakness

    Avoid these symptoms by listening to your body. One of the most common signs of electrolyte imbalance is thirst, followed by cramping.

    Make sure to get enough electrolytes into your diet by eating and drinking electrolyte-rich foods.

    HOW TO NATURALLY REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES?

    Fortunately, there are many foods and drinks that you can incorporate into your diet or that you are already enjoying.

    Natural Electrolytes: Fruits and Veggies Basket

    Incorporate these 7 natural electrolytes sources into your diet:

    1. Coconut Water
    2. Grass Fed Milk 
    3. Fresh Fruits and Fruit Juice
    4. Leafy Green Veggies
    5. Soybeans and Tofu
    6. Fish and Seafood
    7. Bone Broth

    COCONUT WATER

    Coconut water contains the key electrolytes; sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

    A great source of electrolytes, coconut water from organic coconuts, are naturally low in sugar and calories and high in potassium.

    Natural Electrolytes: Coconut Water

    Coconut water has grown in popularity in recent years—and it's easy to see why.

    One cup (237 ml) of coconut water contains only 45 to 60 calories and is packed with these electrolytes:

    ELECTROLYTE LEVELS
    POTASSIUM 396 mg
    CALCIUM 16.8 mg
    SODIUM 62.4 mg
    MAGNESIUM 14.4 mg

    Coconut water is a great natural electrolyte drink to have on hand to replenish your electrolytes.

    GRASS FED MILK 

    Aka Cow's Milk (not talking about plant milks here) 

    Cow’s milk is another unsung hero when it comes to replenishing lost electrolytes.

    Another natural electrolyte drink, milk contains calcium, sodium, and potassium.

    According to the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), a cup of whole milk contains the following electrolytes:

    ELECTROLYTE LEVELS
    CALCIUM 300 mg
    SODIUM 92.7 mg
    POTASSIUM 366 mg

    In addition to natural electrolytes, milk is a rich source of protein and carbs which will help you to refuel and repair muscle tissue after a workout.

    FRESH FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE

    • Banana
    • Avocado
    • Watermelon
    • Orange Juice
    • Pomegranate Juice

    In general, fruits are excellent sources of electrolytes.

    Natural Electrolytes: Pomegranate

    For example, a banana contains about 422 mg of potassium, while an average-sized avocado contains 660 mg of potassium, and a medium-sized watermelon slice contains 320 mg of potassium.

    Just like whole fruits, fresh fruit juices are full of vitamins and minerals.

    Juices from fruits, such as watermelon, orange, and cherry, are great sources of potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

    Just 124 grams of 100% orange juice contains these electrolytes:

    ELECTROLYTE  LEVELS 
    MAGNESIUM 13.6 mg
    POTASSIUM 221 mg
    PHOSPHORUS 34.7 mg

    Pomegranate juice is particularly high in electrolytes. One cup of pomegranate juice can provide as much as 533 mg (18% DV) of potassium.

    LEAFY GREEN VEGGIES

    • Collard Greens
    • Spinach
    • Broccoli

    Leafy greens are another must-have for electrolyte balance.

    Natural Electrolytes: Leafy Greens

    Green vegetables, such as collard greens, spinach, broccoli, turnip greens, bok choy, and okra, are packed with vitamins and minerals.

    They’re especially high in calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

    A cup of cooked and drained spinach (unsalted) provides the following minerals:

    ELECTROLYTE  LEVELS 
    CALCIUM 244.8 mg
    MAGNESIUM 156.6 mg
    POTASSIUM 838.8 mg
    PHOSPHORUS 100.8 mg
    SODIUM 126 mg

    Incorporating leafy greens into your diet will replenish the electrolytes you lose in the gym.

    An easy way to get in a lot of greens at once is to make a green power smoothie after your workout. 

    FISH AND OTHER SEAFOOD

    Seafood owes its superfood status to its omega-3 content.

    Now you have another reason to add fish and other seafood to your diet: it will help balance your electrolytes.

    Natural Electrolytes: Salmon

    Fish, such as tuna, trout, salmon, mackerel, snapper, and cod, are high in potassium.

    Let’s look at how much potassium is in some common fish species:

    FISH POTASSIUM LEVELS 
    SALMON 370 mg per 3-ounce serving
    TUNA, MACKEREL, SNAPPER, & COD 350 mg per 3-ounce serving
    MAHIMAHI 400 to 500 milligram per 3-ounce serving
    CANNED ANCHOVIES  100 mg (5 anchovies)
    KIPPERED HERRING  100 mg
    DUNGENESS CRAB 350 mg per 3-ounce serving
    HALIBUT  530 mg

    However, while fish and other seafood are nutritious, there are some concerns that they contain mercury, which can have harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and other organs.

    The FDA and EPA recommend that adults and older children eat only 2–3 servings of fish and shellfish per week.

    Women who are of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding, and young children should opt for fish that’s lower in mercury. Low-mercury fish include shrimp, salmon, light tuna, pollock, and catfish.

    BONE BROTH

    Bone broth is another excellent source of electrolytes.

    Slow-simmered bone broth from beef, mutton, or chicken bones is hydrating and rich in electrolytes.

    ELECTROLYTE  LEVELS
    POTASSIUM  400 mg 
    CHLORIDE  115 mg 
    SODIUM  150-200 mg 

    A serving of bone broth can have as much as 400 mg of potassium and 50 mg of phosphorus.

    The levels of electrolytes in your soup will depend on the ingredients you’ve used. 

    ELECTROLYTE RICH FOOD LISTS 

    We could keep breaking down electrolyte rich foods, but this article would turn into a novel. 

    Add these foods to your diet to keep your electrolytes in balance and keep your body fine-tuned for when you need it most. 

    SODIUM RICH FOODS 

    • Olives 
    • Salted Nuts 
    • Pretzels 

    POTASSIUM RICH FOODS 

    • Bananas (duh) 
    • Avocado 
    • Dried Fruits 

    CHLORIDE RICH FOODS 

    • Tomatoes 
    • Seaweed 
    • Celery 

    MAGNESIUM RICH FOODS 

    • Pumpkin/Chia Seeds 
    • Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts 
    • Boiled Spinach

    Related: "Tips and Tricks on How to Replenish Electrolytes"

    HOW TO REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES ON THE GO...

    Electrolyte beverages, electrolyte drinks, sports drinks, they're everywhere!

    But do they really contain the electrolytes they say they do? Or are they just a bunch of crap and sugar?

    Most likely, the latter.

    Avoid electrolyte drinks that...

    • Are packed with sugar. Some companies will tell you that you need sugar to absorb electrolytes, but this isn't true. If you're interested, read more on that topic here. 
    • Use artificial ingredients. 
    • Use shitty forms of electrolytes. 
    • Are pixie-dusted - meaning they use minimal electrolytes and not efficacious dosages. 

    Instead, look for an electrolyte supplement that is full of the essential minerals, with minimal processing, to keep you hydrated and in balance.

    Instead, look for supplements that: 

    • Use efficacious dosages of electrolytes. Because if you're not buying a supplement that doesn't get the job done, you're pissing your hard earned money away...literally. 
    • Use superior forms of electrolytes - because they matter. Pink Himalayan Salt will always be better than sodium chloride and some forms of magnesium actually give you the shits, so don't say we didn't warn you. 
    • Cut the nonsense. Don't fall for "added antioxidants", "added energy", "added focus" because all those add ons take away from the real purpose, electrolytes. 

    And if you're nodding along to all of that and thinking fuck yah we got the goods for you. 

    LYTES is a no bullshit supplement that packs in 10x the electrolytes of "sports drinks" and its competitors. 

    Plus, it was made by athletes for athletes - not some suit sitting on his high chair. 

    ELECTROLYTE AMOUNT PER STICK
    MAGNESIUM 105 mg
    CHLORIDE  1860 mg 
    SODIUM 1000 mg
    POTASSIUM 310 mg

    Zero Sugar. Zero Carbs. Superior Forms. 

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