Homemade electrolyte rocks! - Page 2

me · 05-20-2008, 08:20 AM

I dont know why the recipe used baking soda

maybe because its easier to measure in smaller mg ?

I play with the recipe though. I used it as a starting point.
I stick with coconut water and sea salt mainly.

Its been a while but if I remember right, the recipe was originally posted as a natural alternative to rehydrate. Not an energy drink. Just more of a way to stay hydrated when one is sick.
I did the second long post when someone asked about using it while excersising.

05-20-2008, 04:44 PM

Terrific, thanks girls. I'm adding this one to my recipe book.

happyhousewife · 06-09-2008, 01:35 PM

this so neat!!! I had no idea you could make your own

herbalwriter · 08-26-2008, 07:04 AM

How do you make coconut water, or is it just coconut milk?

cobluegirl · 08-26-2008, 07:26 AM

I think they are two different things..you can get them at an Asian store....

me · 08-26-2008, 09:17 AM

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside the coconut.
Coconut milk is the water/pulp. Neither are sweet unless sweetner is added.

herbalwriter · 08-26-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by me

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside the coconut.
Coconut milk is the water/pulp. Neither are sweet unless sweetner is added.

Gotcha.

I don't do soft drinks or alcohol and I am not fond of juice, so I am always looking for something interesting to drink.

me · 08-26-2008, 10:34 AM

Coconut water is very subtle tasting, Its delicious with natural sweetning or even plain but I can only do that if its super chilled. Not sure why but that's just my taste buds.

Coconut milk, I have to add to things to it, the texture is thick and a bit to much of a roasted flavor for me, not sure if that's a good description of the taste.

joy · 08-26-2008, 11:21 AM

This looks like it would also be a good hangover remedy.

cobluegirl · 08-26-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joy

This looks like it would also be a good hangover remedy.

hehe

Marielle · 08-26-2008, 01:45 PM

LOL - yeah the homemade electrolyte is from the book Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm and it's meant for an ill person. It's an amazing book.

I sooo understand you Me on the taste of coconut water. My dominican card might be revoked considering in DR you can't walk without hitting a guy with a cart full of chilled green coconuts ready to hack an opening into them and slip in a straw. I just cannot for the life of me like the taste of coconut water. Coconut milk I love because I use it in plenty of sweet things but blegh, coconut water is weird on my tongue.

Living My Dream · 09-08-2008, 01:53 AM

Do we know calories and fat content?
This is great. but i keep drinking it. Im wizzing around which is great so maybe ill counteract the fat??

herbalwriter · 09-08-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lula

Do we know calories and fat content?
This is great. but i keep drinking it. Im wizzing around which is great so maybe ill counteract the fat??

I love the image of you whizzing around. I think I need to try this!

Living My Dream · 09-08-2008, 12:28 PM

seriusly, ive been a crazy loonie today!!!

me · 09-15-2008, 04:09 AM

I've tested it enough to add calcium bentonite clay to my mix.
Every time I add it we stopped vomiting/diareah instantly. Last night was the first time I had 3 sick kids and an infant. So nice to be up all night dealing with fevers and crying without the clean up factor.whew!

05-20-2008, 08:20 AM	#16
me Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,037	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! I dont know why the recipe used baking soda maybe because its easier to measure in smaller mg ? I play with the recipe though. I used it as a starting point. I stick with coconut water and sea salt mainly. Its been a while but if I remember right, the recipe was originally posted as a natural alternative to rehydrate. Not an energy drink. Just more of a way to stay hydrated when one is sick. I did the second long post when someone asked about using it while excersising. __________________ 4/1-INTJ I logically embrace my silly. As of 2012, we have checked out of the rat race, moved to an island with our 4 kids. Come vacation with me. We can cook, garden, and hang out. Oh yeah, there is also the crystal blue ocean and soft sand beaches. www.stjohnvaca.com and on Facebook. My kids also share the island through their perspective on a fun and educational page IslandAdventureKids

05-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#17
Ned Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! Terrific, thanks girls. I'm adding this one to my recipe book.

06-09-2008, 01:35 PM	#18
happyhousewife Rose Garden Constantly striving to be a gentle mother. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East TX(the Ark-La-Tex) Posts: 4,244	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! this so neat!!! I had no idea you could make your own __________________ Child of the King ISFP Married since 1994 Mama to DS1- 11, DS2- 7, DS3- 5

08-26-2008, 07:04 AM	#19
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08-26-2008, 09:17 AM	#21
me Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,037	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! Coconut water is the clear liquid inside the coconut. Coconut milk is the water/pulp. Neither are sweet unless sweetner is added. __________________ 4/1-INTJ I logically embrace my silly. As of 2012, we have checked out of the rat race, moved to an island with our 4 kids. Come vacation with me. We can cook, garden, and hang out. Oh yeah, there is also the crystal blue ocean and soft sand beaches. www.stjohnvaca.com and on Facebook. My kids also share the island through their perspective on a fun and educational page IslandAdventureKids

08-26-2008, 10:34 AM	#23
me Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,037	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! Coconut water is very subtle tasting, Its delicious with natural sweetning or even plain but I can only do that if its super chilled. Not sure why but that's just my taste buds. Coconut milk, I have to add to things to it, the texture is thick and a bit to much of a roasted flavor for me, not sure if that's a good description of the taste. __________________ 4/1-INTJ I logically embrace my silly. As of 2012, we have checked out of the rat race, moved to an island with our 4 kids. Come vacation with me. We can cook, garden, and hang out. Oh yeah, there is also the crystal blue ocean and soft sand beaches. www.stjohnvaca.com and on Facebook. My kids also share the island through their perspective on a fun and educational page IslandAdventureKids

08-26-2008, 11:21 AM	#24
joy Climbing Rose Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,407	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! This looks like it would also be a good hangover remedy. __________________ \|\| wife to my sweetie since June 2001 \|\| SAHM mom to one DS, November 2005 \|\| A closed mouth gathers no foot.

08-26-2008, 01:45 PM	#26
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,318	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! LOL - yeah the homemade electrolyte is from the book Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm and it's meant for an ill person. It's an amazing book. I sooo understand you Me on the taste of coconut water. My dominican card might be revoked considering in DR you can't walk without hitting a guy with a cart full of chilled green coconuts ready to hack an opening into them and slip in a straw. I just cannot for the life of me like the taste of coconut water. Coconut milk I love because I use it in plenty of sweet things but blegh, coconut water is weird on my tongue. __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* *with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words.

09-08-2008, 01:53 AM	#27
Living My Dream Rose Garden DreamBelieveAchieve Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Over the pond Posts: 8,442	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! Do we know calories and fat content? This is great. but i keep drinking it. Im wizzing around which is great so maybe ill counteract the fat?? __________________ A type 1, ENFJ, hooping, crunchy mama! Mummy to ds1 '05 + ds2 '08 I relactated at 2 months PP and with a month ds2 was fully breastfed!

09-08-2008, 12:28 PM	#29
Living My Dream Rose Garden DreamBelieveAchieve Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Over the pond Posts: 8,442	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! seriusly, ive been a crazy loonie today!!! __________________ A type 1, ENFJ, hooping, crunchy mama! Mummy to ds1 '05 + ds2 '08 I relactated at 2 months PP and with a month ds2 was fully breastfed!

09-15-2008, 04:09 AM	#30
me Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,037	Re: Homemade electrolyte rocks! I've tested it enough to add calcium bentonite clay to my mix. Every time I add it we stopped vomiting/diareah instantly. Last night was the first time I had 3 sick kids and an infant. So nice to be up all night dealing with fevers and crying without the clean up factor.whew! __________________ 4/1-INTJ I logically embrace my silly. As of 2012, we have checked out of the rat race, moved to an island with our 4 kids. Come vacation with me. We can cook, garden, and hang out. Oh yeah, there is also the crystal blue ocean and soft sand beaches. www.stjohnvaca.com and on Facebook. My kids also share the island through their perspective on a fun and educational page IslandAdventureKids

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