MAINTAINING ELECTROLYTES LEVEL IN SUMMER

It’s summer! The days are longer, the weather is warmer. Is it getting hot where we live? Then we’ll need to think about safety on the steamy, sweaty days. When we all are outdoors working, gardening, playing sports, at the pool or beach, the park, or anywhere else where we'll be exposed to heat, need to be aware of importance of electrolyte balance.

Water and electrolytes are essential to the health. Fluid in our body contains things such as cells , proteins , glucose and electrolytes . Electrolytes comes from the foods and liquids we consume .

Each electrolyte plays a specific role in the body –

Sodium

1. Helps control fluids in the body , impacting blood pressure.

2. Necessary for muscle and nerve function.

Chloride

1. Help balance electrolytes.

2. Balances acidity and alkalinity, which helps maintain a healthy pH.

Potassium

1. Regulates your heart and blood pressure.

2. Helps balance electrolytes.

3. Aids in transmitting nerve impulses.

4. Necessary for muscle contraction.

Magnesium

1. Important to the production of DNA and RNA.

2. Contributes to nerve and muscle function.

3. Helps regulate blood glucose levels.

Fluids are found inside and outside the cells of our body. The levels of these fluids should be fairly consistent. On average, about 40 percent of our body weight is from fluids inside the cells and 20 percent of our body weight is from fluids outside the cells. Electrolytes help your body juggle these values in order to maintain a healthy balance inside and outside our cells. It’s normal for electrolyte levels to fluctuate. Sometimes, though, our electrolyte levels can become imbalanced. A number of things can cause an electrolyte imbalance, including:

* fluid loss from heavy exercise or physical activity

* vomiting and diarrhoea

* medications such as diuretics, antibiotics, and chemotherapy drugs

* alcoholism and cirrhosis .

* heart failure

* kidney disease

* diabetes

Common symptoms of Electrolytes Imbalance include:

* nausea

* lethargy

* fluid retention

Water loss (sweating) can lead to electrolyte loss. In addition to foods that are rich in mineral electrolytes, we may need to supplement with them. Salt is vital for electrolytes, but NOT refined table salt. It's been so heavily processed that it's stripped of all the trace minerals. We can use unprocessed sea-salt , natural tender coconut water , sports drink to maintain our electrolytes level .

Here’s A Recipe Of Refreshing And Healthy Drink With Tender Coconut Water,Chia Seeds And Honey…A Fat Free And Low Calorie Drink to beat the Summer heat and maintain the Electrolyte!

Coconut water, Chia seeds, Lemon juice and Honey ..when they meet together in a drink ,it becomes the ultimate natural energy booster! It’s rejuvenating, hydrating and packed with nutrition. This is a great on the go drink as well as a great healthy option to serve as a mocktail for your health conscious guests and an easy way to incorporate Omega 3 fatty acids into your diet. Chia seeds is a great food to help with weight loss, it helps us lose weight in a healthy way. These seeds are rich in protein, fibre and antioxidants .To get the maximum effect we must soak them in water a few hours before eating them. Add this super food to your breakfast, curries, desserts ,water and reap its benefits. The delicate sweetness and the fresh taste of Coconut Water makes it a perfect thirst quencher on a hot sunny day. The nature’ s very own sweet nectar can do wonders for your skin, your waistline and your heart health. It contains minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals which are very beneficial for the human health. It’s known as the Nature’s sports drink and a life enhancer.

Ingredients

* 2 Cups Tender Coconut Water

* 2 Tbsp lemon juice

* 2 Tbsp honey

* 2 Tsp Chia seeds

* A Handful Fresh Mint leaves For Garnish

* A Few Lemon slices For Garnish

* 5-6 Pieces Ice Cubes

* 1/2 Cup water To soak the Chia seeds Instructions

1. Soak the Chia seeds in 1/2 Cup of water for 10 minutes then strain and keep aside.

2. Add the lemon juice, honey and the soaked Chia seeds to the tender Coconut Water in a jug, mix well and chill in the fridge for 15- 20 minutes.

3. Pour into individual glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges, add few ice cubes and serve chilled.

By Sudeshna

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