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New York Post
5 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Nutritionist shares 6-ingredient recipe for ‘nature's Gatorade' to stay hydrated without food dyes or artificial sweeteners
Need to give your hydration a switch? Gatorade is an easy and cost-effective way to get your electrolyte fix when you're feeling dehydrated — but if you're watching your sugar or wary of food dyes, one nutritionist has a DIY version that's free of both of those ingredients. Claire Sorlie recently shared a recipe on TikTok for what she calls 'nature's Gatorade,' a drink she says has been around for ages and only has a handful of ingredients. Advertisement Nutritionist Claire Sorlie recently shared a recipe on TikTok for a refreshing summer drink that's full of electrolytes and all-natural ingredients. TikTok/clairethenutritionist 'Switchel is an electrolyte-rich drink that's actually been around for a long time,' she said. 'It's also been referred to as 'haymaker's punch' because American farmers used to drink it to stay hydrated and keep cool.' Indeed, once used to refresh field workers, Switchel is a summer drink that is also known as switzel, swizzle and switchy. Advertisement It consists of only six simple ingredients that are commonly found in your pantry: apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, sea salt and water. Sorlie's recipe calls for adding one cup of peeled ginger to six cups of water in a two-quart pot, bringing it to a boil and letting it simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Put half a cup each of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup — and a pinch of Celtic sea salt — into a mason jar or pitcher, along with the strained ginger water. Advertisement It consists of only six simple ingredients: apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, sea salt and water. Donald Pearsall / NY Post Design To make it even more refreshing once you're ready to serve, Sorlie recommends adding some sparkling water or a sprig of mint to top up your glass. 'It's so good and good for you,' she said. Advertisement Her viewers have guzzled up the recipe, with many sharing their unique variations — such as using green tea instead of water for additional taste and health benefits, or eliminating the syrup in the interest of consuming less sugar. 'My grandfather always had this when he worked his farm,' one fan commented. 'Just made this! It's fantastic! The only change I made was I added a tea spoon of turmeric,' said another. For what it's worth, maple syrup is a natural sweetener that contains small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc and it avoids the blood sugar spike associated with refined sugar. Meanwhile, ginger is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse that can soothe headaches and upset stomach. Sea salt delivers essential electrolytes that support hydration, nerve function and muscle balance — especially after sweating. Lemon juice provides a hit of vitamin C and antioxidants, which may support immune function and help the body absorb minerals more effectively. Advertisement And apple cider vinegar has long been touted as a miracle potion that can be used for practically anything from losing weight to aiding digestion to soothing sore throats, skin issues and migraines. While no amount of alcohol is considered healthy these days, Switchel can be enjoyed as a non-alcoholic beverage — or you can add an ounce of white rum, we won't tell. Cheers!
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nutritionist says 'bad for us' item is actually a superfood and can even go in the bath
We all know that adding too much salt to our food, although tasty, is often bad for us. However, the impact the type of salt has on our health is usually misunderstood or overlooked. One nutritionist has shared her top tip that can improve the nutritional impact of the seasoning and make you feel stronger in the process. Certified nutritionist and influencer, Claire Sorlie, has shared her best superfoods with Celtic sea salt included in the list of healthy swaps. Despite its name, the salt is mainly harvested in the coastal areas of Brittany in France as well as some regions of Portugal. Known as 'sel gris' or grey salt, it is a type of sea salt that has been hand-harvested from coastal areas and is less processed than other salts. Importantly for your health, making the switch can easily add minerals including magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron to your diet. READ MORE: The simple dashcam mistake that could see you fined READ MORE: BBC apologises for 'missed opportunities' after Tim Westwood review The seasoning can be especially beneficial for people who partake in endurance sports or intense exercise such as running and cycling. The salt is high in magnesium that can help with muscle function and also help replenish electrolytes that may have been lost in your sweat. The naturally occurring electrolytes can be especially beneficial for hydrating. Surprisingly for it being salt, many athletes include Celtic sea salt in their water as it allows them to drink more. For anyone suffering from muscle soreness after a workout not only can it help you by being on your food, but it can also have benefits from direct contact with your skin. Adding the salt into hot bath water can allow the minerals to permeate your skin and into your muscles which can help them relax and recover more easily. The flakes also are high in iron allowing for generally higher energy levels. The mineral helps to transport oxygen around your blood more easily allowing your organ's energy to improve. It also helps your blood to transport other nutrients to the different areas of your body such as your brain - keeping you more awake.
