Homemade DIY Water Recipes: Electrolyte Powder, Alkaline Water, And Mineral Water
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How To Make Electrolyte Water, Alkaline Water, And Mineral Water At Home
On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m sharing how to make your own homemade DIY electrolyte powder, alkaline water, and mineral water recipes.
A few weeks ago, I shared a video comparing the benefits of buying electrolyte water vs. alkaline water vs. mineral water vs regular water.
Today I want to show you how to make these enhanced waters at home.
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Homemade DIY Electrolyte Powder Recipe
Want a cheaper way to add electrolytes to your water?
Here’s how to make electrolyte water for the gym, in a water bottle.
This simple and effective 30 day homemade DIY electrolyte water recipe is ideal for balanced hydration and replenishing essential electrolytes during sweaty workouts or fasting for 16 hours or more a day.
| Prep Time | 3 minutes |
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- 7.5 tsp sea salt or Himalayan pink salt
- 2 tsp potassium chloride powder
- 2.5 tsp magnesium malate powder
- 3 tsp calcium citrate powder (optional)
- 16-40 oz filtered water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Few drops liquid stevia for sweetness (optional)
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- To save time, make a 30 day supply of the electrolyte powder blend by adding 7.5 tsp of sea salt or Himilayan pink salt, 2 tsp of potassium chloride, 2.5 tsp of magnesium malate, and an optional 3 tsp of calcium citrate to a resealable bowl.
- Add the lid to the bowl and shake to mix throughly.
- To get a single serving, add just under a 1/2 tsp of the electrolyte powder to a 16-40 oz jug of water.
- To add flavor, add 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice.
- For more sweetness, add a few drops of liquid stevia to taste.
- Add the top to your water bottle and shake it up.
- Sip before, during, and after your workout or fasting period.
This 30 day homemade DIY electrolyte powder recipe contains an optimal electrolyte dose per serving of:
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Potassium: 170 mg
- Magnesium: 50 mg
- Calcium: 50 mg
Here are the Amazon affiliate links to the 3 supplements used in the electrolyte powder:
How To Make A Homemade DIY Alkaline Water Recipe
Want to make alkaline water at home without an alkaline water filter purifier machine system or those expensive alkaline water bottles that add minerals?
Follow this simple DIY alkaline water recipe to increase the pH of your water at home.
| Prep Time | 1 minute |
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- 1 liter filtered water
- 1/8 tsp baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
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- Pour 1 liter of filtered water into a water jug.
- Add 1/8 tsp of baking soda and stir until fully dissolved.
- Enjoy.
No need for expensive alkaline water machines or alkaline water bottles with built-in filters to add minerals.
While the exact pH increase will vary depending on water quality, this recipe typically raises the pH to a slightly alkaline level around 8.0-9.0.
If you have pH test strips, you can test the water to check the pH.
I use these pH test strips from Amazon.
I performed a pH test on my Aquasana under sink filtration water system.
It showed a neutral pH between 6-7.
After adding 1/8 tsp of baking soda, it raised the pH between 8-9.
You can also adjust the amount of baking soda slightly up to 1/4 teaspoon if you want a higher pH, but it’s recommended not to exceed 1/4 teaspoon per liter to avoid overly alkalizing the water.
Store this homemade alkaline water in a clean, sealed bottle or container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh, then consume within a day or two.
Homemade DIY Mineral Water Recipe
Want to make mineral water at home without an expensive mineral water machine?
Try this homemade DIY mineral water recipe that adds essential minerals such as sodium, magnesium, and calcium, which are found in natural mineral water.
| Prep Time | 3 minutes |
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- 1 liter filtered water
- 1/8 tsp baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- 1/8 tsp potassium chloride powder
- 1/8 tsp magnesium malate powder
- 1/8 tsp calcium citrate powder
- To taste carbonated water (optional)
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- Start with 1 liter of filtered or distilled water in a clean bottle or pitcher.
- Add 1/8 tsp of baking sodium.
- Add 1/8 tsp of potassium chloride powder.
- Add 1/8 tsp of magnesium malate powder.
- Add 1/8 tsp of calcium citrate powder.
- Stir until all the minerals are dissolved.
- Optional: To make it sparkling add a splash of carbonated water (2 parts water to 1 part sparkling water) or use a home carbonation system like a SodaStream.
Optional:
- To make it sparkling add a splash of carbonated water or use a home carbonation system like a SodaStream.
- 2 parts water to 1 part sparkling water.
This recipe adds essential minerals like sodium bicarbonate, magnesium, and calcium, which are found in natural mineral water.
Neutral pH: 7-8
Question Of The Day
Let me know in the comments:
- Do you typically drink regular water, electrolyte water, alkaline water, or mineral water?
- Which brand of each do you drink most?
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