We LOVE the summer! We grill, swim, go to the beach, travel and do all the typical summer things. In Texas the summer means it is HOT so staying hydrated is very important. Sports drinks are full of chemicals, dyes, and sugars – basically, the last things I want to be giving my kids! Think Red 40, high fructose corn syrup, & Blue 1! Yuck! Thankfully there are other options. Make your own! You won’t have the celebrity athletes doing your marketing but maybe the taste will win your family over. Coconut water is a KEY ingredient. Did you know that in the 1940’s coconut water was used in place of blood plasma and it worked! Coconut water contains 5 essential electrolytes. Talk about some good stuff! These recipes make a fantastic drink for laboring mamas too!
Coconut & Lemon
- 3 cups Coconut Water
- 1-2 cups Filtered Water (Depending on how strong you want your drink.)
- 1/2 -1 cup Lemon Juice
- Celtic Sea Salt
- 2-3 Tbsp. Honey/Maple Syrup or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. Baobab powder
Combine all the ingredients (you can use a blender or just stir them up by hand) and enjoy!
Hibiscus Delight
- 4 cups hibiscus tea ( I like Luzianne)
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1/2 cup lemonade concentrate or lemon juice
- 2-4 TBS honey or maple syrup (omit of using lemonade concentrate)
- 1/2 tsp celtic sea salt
- 1 tsp. Baobab powder
Combine all the ingredients (you can use a blender or just stir them up by hand) and enjoy!
