Homemade Electrolyte Drink LMNT Recipe

[@samrmn1]

I love this video as it contains no selling, no 20-minute life experiences, and explains in a language we can all understand. Thank you

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@IfButOnly]

I like to mix up a batch of 120 which works out at 400g Salt, 50g Potassium Chloride, 100g Magnesium Malate. I then just put 1 teaspoon in one of my drink bottles for the day. Thanks very much Hossy for the recipe.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Nice work. Lots of people ask about bulk recipes and I need to do a video on it. Thanks for watching.

[@lool289]

arent some things heavyer then others and sink to the bottem aka mixed unevenly?

[@IfButOnly]

@@lool289 I measure it into a jar, then each morning shake the jar well then take a teaspoon for my water bottle.

[@BeingHamsa]

Thanks for doing the math on that!

[@thomasdaubert1114]

​@@lool289and if you use Redmonds real salt you are getting tons of other ingredients as well.

[@bobeldredge282]

I use 1/4 teaspoon great value NO SALT it's the same potassium as LMNT, 1/2 tsp. Pink salt, 1/2 tsp. Magnesium (not citrate) and I also add creatine 5 grams. like you it's a fraction of the cost! I load them 30 at a time into used zip fiz containers.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Sounds great. I put creatine in my morning protein shake along with some greens powder. Thanks for stopping by.

[@bobeldredge282]

@hossyskitchen6559 yes, the bad thing about LMNT is you're paying all that money for SALT! 1000 mg. of SALT! I don't think we have a problem getting SALT! Thanks for sharing

[@madstarr2]

Great idea to reuse the ZipFizz containers! I've been throwing them away but will keep them going forward.

[@pooheadlou]

What are zip fiz containers ?

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I do the same with Low Salt when I'm broke but it's not ideal because it does contain table salt which is unhealthy. I'm not familiar with 'no salt'

[@HCWHunter]

I mix my electrolytes in the proper ratios in a 1/2 pt. mason jar then just measure out a calculated combined amount in a dipper into whatever drink container I want to use at the moment. Much easier than measuring out individual doses of the individual ingredients for each drink.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Great tip!

[@missmarielyne6697]

No cause i think it fades away after 12 or 24 hours cant recall but I read it...

[@jessiewhite7783]

@@missmarielyne6697can you elaborate on that?

[@BeaulieuTodd]

@@missmarielyne6697oh stop! Salt doesn’t fade. Ever.

[@jeng5757]

He's thinking about iodine in the white table salt.@@BeaulieuTodd

[@Sorana44]

As a person who is now broke, but conscious about my health ( Im now beginning carnivore on a budget) I really appreciate this video. Some of those ingredients I even found it in Marshalls at even more affordable price! Thanks!!

[@brendacollins345]

I’ve been carnivore nearly two years, I save soooo much $$ eating this way. Sam’s Club chicken thighs 12 for $8 and I get 6 meals out of that. I buy pork roasts on sale, smoke it and eat on it for a week…$15 for a 7 lb roast and make bone broth with all those bones!! 🩷🩷🩷carnivore!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Good job finding deals. Thanks for watching.

[@tbaerhold]

Excellent choice. Welcome to teh Carnivore Tribe -- The healthiest people on the planet. :)

[@Teresa_ad]

Can I ask you exactly what you found in marshalls? I love shopping there

[@jlouutube65]

FABULOUS!! I am going to do this since here in Canada LMNT is twice the price as what you would pay! Thank you Sir!!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome and thanks for stopping by.

[@Mel-wq9wu]

You also might want to try Redmond's real salt. It's really good Thank you all for the likes ☺️

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I will check that out. Thanks for the tip.

[@SarahEMasters]

It has the lower traceable amount if micro plastics of any salt so it's the best choice for sure

[@MarianneOz]

I buy it from the states in the 1kilo pack so it is affordable over time with the post to Australia. It lasts me for ages.

[@sindbad8411]

You may want to notice too much sodium / salt is not helpful for potassium absorption. Get good salt with reduced sodium content. In Europe I found sodium reduced salt from Catalanian salt mines in Northern Spain, that naturally has 24 - 40% less soduim and instead contains a lot of kalium. This unprocessed natural salt doesn't require any Lysinhydrochlorid to get rid of bitter taste that other low sodium salts may contain.

[@sandrakendrick176]

How much water are you putting it in?

[@elizabethbrown1276]

My bank account thanks you. Instead of individual portions I'm going to mix it up and into small container and just use a spoon to take out one portion at a time. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. It sure is alot cheaper. Good luck .

[@BADEB58]

I thought of the same thing but after refexion it seems to me that the risk is: not to take an equivalent dose of each element each time.

[@missmarielyne6697]

well if you do that doesnt mean you will get EXACTLY the dose... but I guess doesnt really matter but just to say

[@decimus81]

just make sure you shake it together each time so its evenly mixed

[@thesmithseh2667]

Company spend the most on the mixing process. Don't wing it.

[@tbaerhold]

Thanks for the advise. I did the same but, LOL, I have found a better way. Multiply the amount of the 3 ingredients printed on the label by 100 and then mix is all up in one (1) larger container, preferably made from glass so you won't get the micro-plastics into your body. When you need home made LMNT, just take a teaspoon and mix it with water. There is no need to measure the ingredients into tiny cups. Usually, electrolytes come in a big container except for LMNT.

[@mEatToLive]

This makes a lot of sense. Do the ingredients begin to clump over time or does it stay dry?

[@tbaerhold]

@@mEatToLive No clumping and it stays dry. I am using a previously purchased electrolyte container with that granulate pouch inside. I think I want to switch to a glass container to prevent micro-plastics from the container in my supplement. Also, the original formula was a bit too salty to me (may be because of the strong ground Himalayan) and reduced the salt by 20% :) Have a great day.

[@mEatToLive]

@@tbaerhold thank you 🙏🏻 the glass jar makes sense too. I’d rather make my own than to be throwing out little empty packets every day, the less plastic the better it will be for everyone in the end.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for feedback. I need to work on my bulk maiking. Lots of people have asked for that in the comments so I'll need to make another video. Thanks for watching.

[@oldkiwibloke]

Bear in mind that the ingredients are different molecular weights so you'll stir your bulk mixture till hell freezes over and you still won't get the exact same proportions every time. If that's not a problem for you it is a handy idea. Most people measuring one by one serves won't get it bang on either.

[@user-hf2mq7bo7b]

Thanks for a “no BS” easy/practical guide on doing this regularly!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bonniekauffman2828]

LMNT flavored products contain maltodextrin not openly disclosed. It is included in "0ther flavors/ingredients". LMNT is allowed to do this because the government considers it a safe additive. If you are sensitive to maltodextrin, be aware that it is in the LMNT flavored products. You can make your own and know exactly what is in it for less money.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Didn't know that. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@lilygg8018]

Isn't maltodextrin another name for sugar!!

[@squashtomato7803]

Omg you’re kidding! These companies! Ugh and our our government seriously doesn’t care about us

[@alibali672]

​@@lilygg8018It can make people very sick. Look up hidden names for MSG.

[@MrWiseinheart]

​@@lilygg8018they wouldn't name it that if it was just sugar. Not healthy stuff

[@Dynamofoe]

1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt, 400mg potassium chloride, 1/4tsp magnesium maleate 😊👍🏼(scale up to make a batch) thank you!!! 🙏🏽 ❤

[@hossyskitchen6559]

That's right and you're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. There's more details at that LMNT link I put in the description. They have homemade recipes.

[@horsebytes]

Incorrect! The LMNT recipe is 200 mg potassium chloride!

[@n.ull.]

@@horsebytes From the website A Science-Backed Quantity of Electrolytes In the many years we spent mixing electrolyte drinks at home before LMNT existed, we made many messes and had quite a few misses, but we also came up with several great recipes. If you prefer to source your own electrolytes instead buying LMNT, jot this down and grab a scale: ½ teaspoon salt provides about 1 gram sodium 400 mg potassium chloride provides about 200 mg potassium ¼ teaspoon of magnesium malate provides about 60 mg magnesium 400mg is correct, what your body is probably absorbing is around 200mg, that's where the confusion may lie

[@horsebytes]

@@n.ull. Thank you kindly for that information! I didn't know that's how potassium chloride measured out to potassium.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

@@n.ull. Thanks for posting that and clarifying.

[@HerbalND]

Thank you so much! I've found myself wanting to buy the Elements brand but have changed my mind because of the price, so I am definitely going to be making this!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. I uploaded the video last night but didn't have a chance to fill in the description with all the links. They are there now. Thanks for wathcing. Are there any videos you'd like to see on the channel? I'm always looking for new ideas.

[@firequeen2194]

@@hossyskitchen6559I’ve made my own magnesium oil using Epsom salts, maybe that’s an idea for you to research? I tend to add the oil to a good body moisturizer and use on legs before bed. The moisturizer keeps it from getting that dry, itchy feeling that you can get from commercial magnesium oil. Seems to be working and super inexpensive compared to Amazon pricing for mag oil. 😉

[@margaritasilva708]

Fabulous recipe! 🎉🎉🎉 thank you so much ! 👏🏼

[@andrewfatland5941]

Thank you for the recipe breakdown! I’ve been wanting to use an electrolyte beverage for a while now, but my budget just wasn’t there. I’ve been using this recipe for a week now and it makes a difference in my runs and in my everyday life.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome and that's great. I agree it does make me feel better mentally and physically. Thanks for watching.

[@hobokenarts]

Cool! Didn’t know their recipe-thanks! Do something similar everyday after my coffee: Fresh squeeze juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of ACV, pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon) top the tall glass off with water and take my potassium, magnesium….and Zinc in capsules. Almost as important as my morning coffee! 😉

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Nice work. Thanks for watching.

[@missmarielyne6697]

do not take it at the same time thogh ;)

[@curiouscat3384]

I'm the queen of frugal and started making my own a year ago. Also I'm a purist and don't want the flavors and stevia in LMNT. I like to control my daily salt and potassium ratio in my diet and activity levels that change seasonally.

[@millabasset1710]

I moved to Florida and obviously the heat makes me drink more. I'm amazed at how much humans actually need to drink to stay hydrated; makes the 8 glasses a day lie pretty funny.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Good for you. Sound like you have a plan. Thanks for stopping by.

[@paulasusan63]

I use Peak water packets from Dollar General. Theres like 10 water sticks in a box for $1.50. They come in watermelon/strawberry, lemon/lime and berry blue. They have some electrolytes in them so that is just added to the mix.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tip.

[@s.k.1091]

Just Ck all the other “stuff” they add to the cheap drinks!!!

[@MartyinPS]

I've been buying LMNT for a while now, and the same thing, wondered if I could DIY on this and found you. Thanks so much for being there Hossy. You're Awesome! 🙂

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Awwww. You made my day. Thanks for the kind words.

[@The_Good_Life_starts_today]

I pack of E-mergency immune, 1/4 tsp celtic salt. 4 oz. organic, non-concentrated tart cherry juice and a 12 oz. can of spindrift sparkling water over ice. Delicious and healthy. You're welcome.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tip.

[@acer4237]

The emergence z is not cheap

[@The_Good_Life_starts_today]

@@acer4237 At ~$.50 ea., you'll discover that it's a very inexpensive option if you take into account the cost of hydration products + vitamin supplements. My recipe is about $1 for a 16 oz. serving and cannot be beat for the price/health ratio. Have a good and healthy day!

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! You’ve saved me 200$ a year!!!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@nsherndon428]

Thank you! I have wanted to buy the LMNT but was put off by the cost! Thanks again for this figuring this out!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Your'e welcome. The link to the LMNT website with their recipes for flavorings in in the description.

[@margaritasilva708]

great idea.!!! i did started with Pedialyte couple of days ago, and i got this 1 L bottle at the pahrmacy for $6.00 dolars. it may be enough for cople of days, so its going to be expensive!.. but i love your idea OF DIY, Thank you so much Hossy. This bottle has two more ingridients zinc selenium... for anyone who wats extra immune support. For this bottle, the Nutrition facts and ingredients per container are : Sodium (Himalayan salt: 1380 mg , total sugars: 19 gr( I use honey), potassium : 780 mg, Magnesium: 120mg, Zinc: 7.8mg, and Selenium :33 Mcg, this last two ingredients are optional. im planning in doing1 L at a time. with this formula. dont want to measure e/w. thank you for very much for your research and time for sharing.

[@brianfromtheambar7944]

Most people pronounce LMNT as "element". I see it as "lament". Thanks for this video.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching.

[@stephaniesamra7960]

🤣🤣🤣

[@IMOO1896]

“L” “M” nt

[@lisac4375]

😂

[@triciaduggan2559]

@@hossyskitchen6559there is surculose or aspartame in those no sugar flavor drops. My husband used for about two yrs. It’s dangerous stuff to ingest. Look up surculose - scary - my husband stopped cold turkey.

[@4thebees]

Citrus fruit of any kind, ACV, Raw Local Honey,salt(redmonds, gray, pink all 3) that’s all ya need if you’re eating whole foods ❤️‍🔥

[@DDneverendingstory]

Thank you for making this video. I plan to purchase these elements including the scale thru your links. I noticed that the flavored drops ingredients include SUCRALOSE & ACESULFAME POTASSIUM--something I do not want to consume.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Yeah you can flavor it however you want. I'd guess real citrus is best with maybe stevia or allulose as the sweetener. Thanks for watching.

[@CindyMitchelle-d5z]

You might want to try stevia by sweet leaf or ancient wisdom. It does not add any other sweetener but stevia. Also monk fruit extract. Just try to avoid, maltodextrin, sugar alcohols, Splenda, aspartame. Be careful of erythritol it can cause stomach/ intestinal. distress. (Aspartame is acesulfame potassium).

[@TheTriciaLife]

Thanks for sharing!That’s really awesome they posted it to their website. That’s the kind of mindset you want from a company.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Agreed. Very transparent. Thanks for stopping by.

[@yspegel]

I do the same but different workflow, I just measure the powders 1000x and make a pre-mix of the minerals. All I have to do is put a scoop in my drink, ad a squeeze lemon juice and good to go.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Definitley sounds more efficient than measuring my little cups. Thanks for watching.

[@Scotty2hotty-xc6gi]

I make mine with 12 ounces filtered water, half teaspoon pink Himalayan salt, half a lime, one and a half tablespoons of olive oil. Mix it up, chug it down. It’s great.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Sounds great. I think I'll try one with fresh lime juice this weekend. I've just been using the water enhancer lately.

[@decimus81]

olive oil? guessing you're not doing carnivore then lol

[@Miss.kittty]

This is awesome. I can't even buy lmnt in Australia Thank you.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Your'e welcome. Great to hear from Australia. Thanks for stopping by.

[@rhondajohnson494]

sending hugs. LMNT is way expensive, but it's GREAT!!! This is a game changer. Appreciate it!!!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Awww. Thanks for the hugs. You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@deandabean3194]

i love this guy 😭

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching.

[@maryhumphrey2236]

I have been making my electrolyte mix as you do for over a year. I cannot afford LMNT or other brands, but when I can sneak one in (like receiving a gift from a friend), it always feels like it hits me with a punch. Much more powerful, and it feels great. I never understand that! I use NuSalt instead of potassium chloride. PC is the single ingredient in NuSalt, and it only costs about $1.40 for 68 servings.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tips. I'll look at that.

[@tobarstep]

Magnesium is definitely good for sleeping. I make a Gatorade-like drink. I use this Morton's Lite Salt, which is blend of sodium chloride and potassium, some lemon and lime juices, and some artificial sweetener. Tastes like old-school lemon lime Gatorade, from back when Gatorade used to have actual electrolytes in it. For the magnesium, I just take a daily supplement. I might give your version a try though.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tips! Yeah magnesium has definitely helped me as well. Thanks for watching.

[@spinnettdesigns]

Sorry to say that the variety of ingredients are low quality, please consider using better products. Morton’s is bleached, and anything artificial is counter-productive. Good health to you

[@IndiaHavenwyck]

Thank you! I wanted to take an Electrolyte, but the price for LMNT was outrageous.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Back2SquareOne]

Great video, thanks! I think it is important to point out that the quantities you show are for 1 packet (i.e. 1 serving) of equivalent LMNT. This is NOT the recommended total amount of electrolytes a person might require in a day. Many active people choose to consume more than 1 dose per day. Electrolyte requirements can vary substantially based on person size, diet, activity level, and temperature. It is best to sip your electrolytes throughout the day. Chugging it all at once may reduce the amount actually absorbed. Like most supplements, the goal is to consume only the amount of electrolytes that will actually benefit you. You do not want to over consume or under consume.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes. It's for one packet. Thanks for the feedback.

[@missmarielyne6697]

well if you only rely on this for your electrolytes there is a problem !!! I mean you consume regularely electrolytes without THESE in just regular food and drink !

[@jessiewhite7783]

@@missmarielyne6697yeah, but how hard would it be for an athlete to get that from food alone? Kinda doesn’t make sense tbh… lmao

[@truthmatters8241]

It was obvious it was equaI to one packet. Does LMNT put aII of that on their packets? Just curious, it's common sense, but stiII was wondering.

[@brianwoods9552]

Gracias! Absolutely love LMNT but I go thru 2 boxes each month (i.e. about $1K/year). 1) And a great way to naturally flavor each drink is to add some sliced fruit. I put about a quarter cup in a 20-onuce sports bottle. 2) If you keep your favorite sliced fruits in Ziploc bags, it's a lot more convenient than doing each one. And depending on how frequently you make drinks, consider keeping the sliced fruit in the fridge/freezer to elongate the freshness. 3) If you're transitioned on a Keto diet make sure you're getting enough Iodine. I lost 82lbs in 2023 but after 4-5 months I had a minor hiccup...I always felt cold. I normally wear t-shirts everywhere but I found myself wearing a thermal as well as a jacket. Turned out that I wasn't getting enough Iodine. After just a few days of taking Iodine supplements, I felt fine. At any rate, most salt products are enriched with iodine...but not Himalayan salt. If you're not getting enough real salt in your diet consider getting Iodine drops to put in your LMNT recipe.

[@smandez2023]

Or eat seaweed snacks if you like them. 3 a week will give natural iodine

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Great tips. Thanks for the feedback.

[@RV-there-Yet]

Great post! I've been making ours for a couple yrs now, from supplies I bought from Bulk Supplements. Same result you have achieved, very low cost per serving since each ingredient is purchased in one lb to one kilo amts. I also experiment w/various forms of magnesium & potassium, as well as throwing in some zinc and/or lemon powder or other powdered flavor now & then. We've also used the Kroger/MIO water flavors, often finding them for under a dollar at a local discount/overflow grocery place (Peoria Discount Grocery). So many ways to save on these things, for those who'd rather spend that $500 on a new wardrobe or a big pile of beef. =)

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching. And yes I'd rather spend that money on a big pile of beef. Ha.

[@leefury7]

Cut a real lemon in half and squeeze that instead of powder. Powder all too often uses pasteurized lemon juice to dehydrate into powder. Lemon juice is really good for you but pasteurized lemon juice has very little health benefit. Don't mean to be a kill joy. I was buying lemon juice at COSTCO until I found this out and have since simply been buying a bag of lemons at the store. I drink it all day.

[@RV-there-Yet]

@@leefury7 Really glad you mentioned this Lee~ honestly, had not even considered that. You're right, I looked it up~ it's from pasteurized lemon juice. I mean, the brain knows real lemon juice is always better, but I hadn't given it much thought in this instance~ so thanks for that.=)

[@RV-there-Yet]

@@leefury7 *Also, I live in Arizona, so there's really no excuse, since lemons are abundant....if I can find someone who doesn't use pesticides on their trees, that'd be even better.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

@@leefury7 Thanks for the tip.

[@kimwalsh2985]

Love this! Just what I’ve been looking for, thank you so much!!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@johanna6050]

A big thank you, especially for mentioning leg cramps. I'll be giving this a try. 😊

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helps.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I also take a magnesium supplement about an hour before I go to bed.

[@PYN111]

@@hossyskitchen6559does magnesium help with/ leg cramping?… in the past it can be an upset to the bowels… does that bother you and does it lessen over time if so?

[@MarianneOz]

I take a magnesium 1000mg each morning.If I forget I get leg cramps during the night.Im on metformin and this is a side effect.

[@sharonlocke9096]

​@MarianneOz potassium gluconate is the best thing for leg cramps...magnesium in any form is a diarrhea problem for me.

[@joettaqueen-ellenwood7711]

Maybe take into consideration this point. The flavored water additives usually contain sucralose (Splenda). Not only is that ingredient addictive, but it causes cravings, weight gain, obesity, and more. Last year, I used one with an orange flavoring. I absolutely craved it. One day, I took a drink, and my reaction was like a drug adfict that had just taken an injection. It was like euphoria. At that realization, I threw the bottle awsy. I was not allowing any fake substance to make me feel like that. After a few days, the cravings left. Be warned.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@karenschmidt965]

There are liquid flavorings made with stevia

[@user-pr5tx9ep4m]

Stevia

[@mattssacre]

Miss information much? Those systematic and observational studies have been proven fake and BS. Too much bias involved. They can literally substitute any test and end with the results you want.

[@Poecilia1963]

I think it varies by person. I use some artificial sweeteners and I don't get cravings, but yes, others do. I also don't have any sort of euphoric reaction, I just like a little sweetness.

[@caitlinhoey841]

I use 1/4 tsp of baking soda, 1/16 tsp No salt, and 1/16 tsp epson salt. It works for replacing my electrolytes while I’m on medical keto. This recipe mimics Nuun electrolytes tablets for less expensive cost. Thanks for sharing. I might try your recipe too!

[@peat11]

Make sure the baking soda is unadulterated most of it is, bicarbonate of soda is the main ingredient best to buy just bicarbonate of soda it comes without the muck and is usually alongside the baking powder.

[@caitlinhoey841]

@@peat11 Thanks for the advice. I buy Bob's Redmill brand and it says the only ingredient is bicarbonate of soda. hopefully what I'm using is okay.

[@carolynnmathisen8754]

Thank you so much! I used to buy LMNT but the cost is a bit high. I’m going to try this

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I hope it works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@billg4630]

How about putting little cups on a scale and tare it then add ingreadiants

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Yeah that would work. I haven't tried it that way yet.

[@4000Wiggins]

Thanks so much for this!!! I actually don’t really even care about the flavor, so just the 3 ingredients are perfect for me.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@terrym9435]

Thank you so much for this. !!!I ordered all the items from your list.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Awesome. I hope it works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSofres]

This is great. I’m allergic to citric acid which is made from mold. It’s in so many of these types of drinks.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I hope this works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@carellmehl3291]

Wow! Thank you so much!❤🎉 Perfect timing.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@grahambeyer6254]

one tip about the himalayan salt you can just put a tablespoon in some water and leave it over night until the water is clear and use the top clear part of the water a teaspoon to 1 litre of water is enough. But letting it settle you ingest less of the heavy metals that are in Himalayan Salt in my opinion.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching.

[@juliabrown1495]

The element drink is way to expensive for me too as I’m barely surviving on food stamps thank you for your version of the situation it sure gets scary these days I intermittent fast and I tend to drop to low on my sodium at my blood work routine exam so I’ve been adding the half teaspoon Himalayan salt

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I hope it works for you. I have noticed that low sodium levels lead to weakness and brain fog. Thanks for watching.

[@connierodenburg129]

Redmond Salt is the Best! Check out their website.

[@anitaelghandor7295]

Also I use 2 organic limes,clean grate the skin,and chia seeds, fantastic 😁🌟🪄

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Sounds great!

[@pek264]

This is a SUPER helpful video, many thanks!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@BetheBe64]

This is great. Exactly what I was thinking of when I saw the LMNT prices.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching.

[@robertlopez9347]

I make mine with potassium citrate powder, magnesium citrate, sea salt, lemon, stevia, and organic brown sugar.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

[@Nobody95008]

Does it really hydrate you

[@silvanabalsimelli590]

Citrate is not the best form, glyconate, malate, threonate….i wonder about biocarbonate?

[@onedogfarm6731]

Thank you, very good video. I too felt the lantern was too expensive. Good research too! Much appreciated

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TinaEvans-k4n]

I am going to try this! I've read that optimizing my electrolyte intake will help with my high blood pressure. Thanks!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Hope it works. Thanks for stopping by.

[@theironforce3000]

Great breakdown of a budget friendly alternative. For those who can budget $20~ to try LMNT, there's the trial variety pack one can opt for. + There's several links provided by sponsored youtube channels that even offer a free trial pack in addition, with other flavors, for same rate. Coming out to 15-20 packs for $20. Deal ✔️

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tips. And thanks for watching.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

I need way more K+ than lmnt has. I use Dr. Berg's electrolyte powder, but making myself would definitely save $. Thank you.

[@jessicarussell8425]

I found out recently that Dr. Berg is a Scientologist, and donates millions per year to the cult, so if you are buying his products, then you are supporting Scientology, unfortunately. I personally am going to start buying my supplements elsewhere. Do with that information what you will, but I was personally a bit upset to find this out! His own son said that he is not a good person and is “void of empathy” and only cares about money, which makes me feel concerned about the actual quality of his products and the information that he puts out. He has mandatory meetings with his employees to try to convert them to the cult as well.

[@forextrader2464]

It's also snake juice. 1 liter of water with 1 tspn of pink salt and potassium chloride. Been doing it myself for yrs.

[@otallono]

the pink salt is a gimmick, nothing special about it. 'real salt' is usually recommended these days

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching.

[@lynnries7729]

Wow...thank you! Love LMNT but not the price. This is doable and a good way to use those flavor enhancers that I've stockpiled.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. I tend to use fruit punch, if you have any awesome flavors please let me know.

[@lynnries7729]

@@hossyskitchen6559 Lol... I'm a mixed berry or anything mango and not particular about brand just so there's no sugar.

[@eeg0415]

Wow, this is priceless. TY sir for sharing.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@portalteam5832]

For the bulk recipe, I recommend mixing it in the spice grinder or a blender to ensure it's well mixed.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tip. Great idea.

[@mrpink6022]

I take magnesium at night...for Electrolytes I put 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt under tongue with 1/4 tsp Baking Soda wash it down with lemon juice water with a cap full of Apple Cider Vinegar...........NECTAR OF THE GODS!!!

[@jcmick8430]

Why baking soda?!

[@mrpink6022]

@@jcmick8430 baking soda reduces lactic acid build up...At one time Baking Soda was banned at the Olympics ....

[@jcmick8430]

@@mrpink6022 huh! you'd think i'd have heard of that all my years pumping iron. makes sense, as it is bicarbonate after all

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@dancinbear10]

I found bulk reciepe using 1/3 rd ea. Of magnesium and potassium, and 2 and 2/3 part salt..no posting of serving size tho. Tryjng to adjust to get it right

[@christyconatser2680]

I use mag glycinate that comes in a peach flavor, no salt and Redmonds. Been doing this for a yr. Will never go back to LMNT.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for watching.

[@squashtomato7803]

Can you please tell me me where you get the peach flavored glycinate?

[@Mountains-1971]

I found it on Amazon@@squashtomato7803

[@Boog7625]

Where do you get the peach flavor?

[@christyconatser2680]

@@Boog7625 I get it on Amazon. Drs Best

[@ILOVE2FeelGOOD]

Thanks so much for this! I was considering repurchasing relyte, which tastes great but the cost is ridiculous. I already have everything in your list so I might as well make it up for myself! I'll probably add some orange stevia drops or something like that.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@billb5732]

575mg NaCl, 400mg KCl, 100mg MgMalate 1/4 tsp NaCl, 1/6 tsp KCl, 1/4 tsp MgMalate

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching.

[@BroJerHWG]

Makes sense....just bought the 30 day pack and love the stuff. Making my own is a smart move🎉

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Yeah I've bought it too. Great to pack in a suitcase for travelling. But for everyday at home it's so much cheaper to make it. Thanks for watching.

[@KatElectraGlide]

One of those little pill boxes for every day of the week or month with the little lids on them would work great too

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Yeah that could work. Thanks for watching.

[@georgemoonman2830]

I was getting leg cramps and started looking in to electrolytes, i tried all sorts of mixes but in the end the only thing i need is salt. I eat plenty of beef so actually my intake of potassium and magnesium is fine, the only thing i was missing was salt, leg cramps now gone.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Good for you. Cramps are nasty. Thanks for watching.

[@Johnny_Guitar]

Correction: Deep mined Himalayan Pink Salt is not "Sea" salt. It's mined in the northern plateau Salt mine in Pakistan, no where near any sea and Himalayan Pink Salt has the HIGHEST amount of trace elements than any known salt on Earth, I'm 70 and have been using it for 10 years now .... best and healthiest salt hands down.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the correction. I looked at my bag again. It does not say "sea" anywhere. Thanks for watching.

[@vlm5723]

​@@hossyskitchen6559Redmond Salt is what I will use. Thank you.

[@tyrabanksmoney4541]

chill out Johnny, it iwas a small mistake while filming, everyone know it and let it slide.

[@dianeharrell817]

I believe the Himalayans were under the seas many thousands of years ago when the salts were formed. Same as the Utah hills where the Redmond salt comes from.

[@Poecilia1963]

@@dianeharrell817 Yes. I saw the funniest thing a while back - a photo of a jar of it with an expiration date on it. Lol. It's been there in the ground for hundreds of millions of years but it's expiring in April?

[@cynthiawhite4744]

Just started purchasing LMNT. It taste very good and I started to notice a difference. But the price is high. Thank you for sharing this information. Savings savings 🎉🎉😅

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@zoelynch295]

For storing little things. This comment made me smile. ❤

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Awwww. I like making people smile. Thanks for the kind words.

[@lisac4375]

Wow, that's just what I was looking for! I couldn't stand paying such a high price for electrolyte drinks promoted by different channels. I will give this a try for sure.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@creativesolutionsart-h3o]

My teenage son has been addicted to the monster drinks and I’m really concerned because of all the stuff that’s in those. And also was looking for a good electrolyte drink. So when I bought a container of mix from Amazon, it was about 70 servings and it was close to $30. It was the best quality I could get for the price and I was still really, not comfortable spending that much money on an electrolyte drink. So I got the idea to make an electrolyte drink, but then spike it up with some amino acid liquid and some niacinamide/B3 liquid along with some Stevia and some natural watermelon flavoring. I even threw a little bit of Vitamin C powder to give it a little bit of that sour taste. It turned out really good! I keep it in a large pitcher in the refrigerator :-) I didn’t have magnesium or potassium so I used liquid ionic trace mineral drops. I’m gonna have to get some of the ones you mentioned here and add it to the mix. :-) thanks!

[@lauriaktahi]

Ive been infusing water like that, too. Throughout the day I get aĺl the water soluable nutrients by supplements. I do all the fat soluable in an avocado smoothie, or bone broth in the evening. I add herbal teasl

[@JoyPeace-ej2uv]

You could keep lemons limes and oranges on hand and add the juice at the last minute for the flavor.

[@roshanabdul144]

I mix the ffg One teaspoon bircarbonate of soda One teaspoon crean of tartar Half a teadpoon salt Half a teaspoon epson salt Mix all together Mix half a teaspoon in 500 ml water

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

Cream of Tartar is potassium. Cheap and easy as its at supermarkets

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the tip.

[@TrollworksForge]

Also NoSalt, available in almost every grocery store next to the salt and spices.

[@HM-ec5vi]

Wrong kind of potassium. You want potassium chloride not potassium bitartrate which is in cream of tartar.

[@mEatToLive]

@@HM-ec5vi thank you 🙏🏻

[@isadio6580]

Cream of tartar tends to irritate sensitive stomachs and leaves a sour taste in the mouth. But thanks anyway.

[@cryptexmelnikov9075]

Thank you so much for this recipe, simple yet insane value for my everyday life.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're so welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@saundrasaumay9767]

This is such a great video, thank you!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@buddycherrix4837]

Try using one of the true lime flavors. All natural and taste good.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I did try them a could times. You're right that do taste good. Thanks for stopping by.

[@lilygg8018]

Thank you so much for this information!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Your'e welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@DaveBlais]

Great video, thank you. You didn’t mention to how much water you’re adding each portion to. Does it matter just as long as you’re getting one portion a day?

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I use a 20 ounce water bottle. On the LMNT website they reccommend 16-32 ounces of water. The less water the more salty it will be. Thanks for watching.

[@Atcraftcity]

LMNT really isn’t that pure. The flavored packets have ‘natural flavors’ which are chemical concoctions devised by “flavor houses’ and they don’t have to disclose what chemicals 5hey use. I call that DECEPTIVE. Think about it.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Fair enough. If you make it yourself then you can determine what flavors you use. Thanks for watching.

[@kinflorida579]

It seems like there's something in the flavored ones that hooks you, after I started drinking them, I was craving it, so I just buy tge un flavored ones now. But I will be trying this recipe 😊

[@whiskybrush3219]

They are over $2 to get them in Canada. I sure appreciate this video!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

WOW....that is so expensive. It's been almost a year and I'm still using up my original purchase of ingredients which cost about $40 US. Thanks for watching.

[@rickopato]

1 lemon 1 orange 1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon of honey 1 litre water And bobs your uncle natural electrolytes

[@hossyskitchen6559]

That sounds delicious. Thanks for watching.

[@briankivuti]

This was really helpful, thank you very much! Now you've got me curious about more efficient ways to measure and store batches, as well as different flavouring methods.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching. If you come up with anything good for flavorings please let me know. It's that fine line for me balancing cost, convenience and trying not to use stuff that's real bad for you.

[@d56alpine]

@@hossyskitchen6559 I would think maybe kool aid packets could be used?

[@beverlyvance7993]

Thank you. But I live in the rainforest damp gets to everything sealed or not. Otherwise I’d try it. Because I love LMNT.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching. I've had comments from Africa, Europe and now a rainforest. Cool.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I have the ingredients and will try this. Watching from the Philippines.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Hello to the Philippines. Thanks for watching.

[@isadio6580]

You can also use Epson salts (magnesium sulphate) and Low salt (sodium chloride and potassium chloride.)

[@jonathanlance2166]

Thank you very much for making this video. Going thru the same cost analysis and ran into your video.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@Blade2point0]

Be sure to research the brand of Himalayan pink salt purchased, some brands will just dye rock salt and sell it as the same thing but the authentic stuff has more mineral content and obviously no dye.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to try Redmonds the next time I buy salt.

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Excellent video ...Thank you. Very expensive to buy the Electrolyte packs l was using and l hated the taste. 🙏

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Hopefully you can make one that tastes good to you.

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Thank you for providing the ingredients with equivalent measuring spoon amounts. Am going to try this as our diets must exclude sweeteners or artificial flavourings. I think I will skip the magnesium malate since we take magnesium glycinate supplements every day. Look forward to seeing how it all turns out!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Glad to help. Thanks for stopping by.

[@dixiechic60]

I started making something similar that I found on Facebook. The guy called it snake juice. My husband likes it while working in the yard. I'm going to try yours. Thank you for sharing.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

I hope it works for you and thanks for watching.

[@duke927]

Not a fan of plain water and somewhat lazy:) So in the AM it’s about 8 ounces of seltzer water, a pinch of sea salt and a smaller pinch of potassium chloride. When I’m down to a couple or three ounces left some pre-squeezed lime juice to avoid scurvy:)

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Sounds like you have a plan. Thanks for watching.

[@halifaxgoldeneye77]

Great hack! Myself, I typically just have fresh OJ and milk. They're both loaded with potassium and have a good amount of magnesium, plus the milk has calcium. I also supplement mag taurate, mag threonate, and mag glycinate. Electrolytes are crucial.

[@jessiewhite7783]

Chemically speaking, the calcium found in pasteurized cows milk is a form of calcium we can not uptake. Hence why most old people from the last two generations have osteoporosis but yet drank their weight in milk. The milk industry lies just like the pharmaceutical industry. Research it unbiasedly if you don’t believe me.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for watching.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Except oj is full of sugar.

[@hunterdogztc]

Great content. Well researched and well put together. Thanks for posting.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Thanks for the nice words. I really appreciate it and appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and make a nice comment. Thank you.

[@mikeblue3111]

Sweet. Thank you!

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@MarvalFan23]

This formula for sports drinks os the best tasting , im glad i found this video i use icee raspberry/cherry thanks hossys kitchen YT

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Malielani47]

Thanks for the video. All the comments are worth reading for additional insights and bulk recipes. I'll be happy to make my own mix and save those supplement dollars. Blessings and good health.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@gsts379]

Salt is best measured by weight because many of the specialty salts or kosher salts have larger crystal size than standard table salt and therefore require a larger volume to get equal weight.

[@hossyskitchen6559]

Agreed. That would be the best way to measure it. Thanks for watching.