Best Electrolyte Replacement Drink Gatorade Powerade Pedialyte Recipes

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ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT DRINK (GATORADE, POWERADE, PEDIALYTE)



Electrolyte Replacement Drink (Gatorade, Powerade, Pedialyte) image

A much better tasting drink. Great to have around for Summer activities and when someone gets ill. Much cheaper too! The salt provides sodium. The orange juice potassium,(both lost in sweat) and the sugar glucose. (carbohydrate for energy)

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (1/4 ounce) package unsweetened flavored drink mix (Kool-Aid, Wylers-any will do)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 quarts water

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients in a 2 quart pitcher.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Sodium 173.1, Carbohydrate 14.2, Sugar 13.8, Protein 0.1

HOMEMADE PEDIALYTE



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I found this in Toddler 411, and will never find it when my kids are sick...so I am posting it here.

Provided by farmchick 2

Categories     Beverages

Time 1m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Jello gelatin, powder

Steps:

  • Mix it all together -- drink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8, Sodium 590.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Sugar 12.6

ELECTROLYTE



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My pediatrician gave this to my Mom at least '30-something' years ago. It is supposed to help reduce high fevers, vomiting and settle upset tummies. Gingerale still reminds me of being sick and stuck in bed all day with my comic books.

Provided by Petunia

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart warm water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons orange juice
ginger ale or Coke

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients except gingerale or coke.
  • When ready to drink, mix 1 ounce of electrolyte with 1 ounce of gingerale or coke.
  • Give this every hour for up to 10 to 12 doses per day.
  • Keep unused portion refrigerated. Keep gingerale or coke at room temperature.
  • Disclaimer: Of course if there is an abnormally high temperature or if it persists more than a day or two, consult a physician.

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