If Gatorade and PowerAde are one of your favorite energy drinks, it’s time to turn to a healthier version. Additionally, buying these energy drinks frequently can get quite expensive.

Electrolytes are important for every process, especially for regulating the functioning of your nerves and muscles. Your body’s cells use them to maintain voltage, you need to keep their level after every workout or through it.

Many commercial electrolyte drinks in the market are filled with sugar-packed water, which is never a good thing. Instead, make your own drink as this is the only way to control its quality. Additionally, commercial electrolytes contain high-fructose corn syrup and many chemicals that you might not want to consume.

Here are 3 types of electrolyte energy drink you can prepare:

Lay-Low Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp natural sugar or honey
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups fresh water

Mix everything into a food blender and blend until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Pour yourself a tall glass, and add in a few ice cubes.

Sweet and Smoothie recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries
• 3 cups of coconut water
• 1/8 tsp of sea salt
• 1 cup fresh water
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tbsp natural sugar or honey

Simply toss everything into a food processor and blend away.

Bright ‘n Early Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups fresh water
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp natural sugar or honey, to taste

Blend these ingredients until smooth and enjoy your energy drink. Citrus fruits, especially oranges, provide a great source of electrolytes.

Enjoy these refreshing drinks whenever you want to lift up your energy and mood. Since, the electrolytes control your nerve and muscle function, regulate the pH value of blood, rebuild tissue, keep you hydrated, and regulate blood pressure.

There are a lot of electrolytes, but the most crucial for your body are calcium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, magnesium, phosphate, sulfate and chloride. Too little electrolytes and muscles become weak, too much and they go over the record. Give your body what it wants, and it will be more than thankful.