{"id":42754,"date":"2022-04-22T19:36:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T19:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42754"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"food-sources-of-electrolytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Sources Of Electrolytes: Healthy Food Sources To Replenish Electrolytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes_What_Are_Electrolytes\" >Food Sources Of Electrolytes: What Are Electrolytes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#What_Are_The_Best_Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\" >What Are The Best Food Sources Of Electrolytes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Broccoli\" >Broccoli<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Recipe_Quinoa_Squash_Broccoli_Salad_7\" >Recipe: Quinoa, Squash &amp; Broccoli Salad (7)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Spinach\" >Spinach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Recipe_Spinach_Soup_9\" >Recipe: Spinach Soup (9)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Lentils\" >Lentils<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Healthy_Lentil_Recipe_11\" >Healthy Lentil Recipe (11)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Sunflower_Seeds\" >Sunflower Seeds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Spicy_Seed_Mix_recipe_8\" >Spicy Seed Mix recipe (8)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Beans\" >Beans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Kidney_Bean_Curry_Recipe_4\" >Kidney Bean Curry Recipe (4)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Potatoes\" >Potatoes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Recipe_Crispy_Oven_Baked_Potato_Skins_2\" >Recipe: Crispy Oven Baked Potato Skins (2)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Electrolyte_Water\" >Electrolyte Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes_The_Bottom_Line\" >Food Sources Of Electrolytes: The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically an individual sweats a lot during exercising. Of course, many drink water to avoid dehydration and quench their thirst. Unfortunately, most people forget to replenish the lost electrolytes. Fluids and electrolytes are both lost in sweat, as well as during illness that involves vomiting or diarrhea. These are minerals and salts crucial in your body to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure. So, what foods should you eat to replenish the electrolytes? Here we discuss the best food sources of electrolytes.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes_What_Are_Electrolytes\"><\/span><b>Food Sources Of Electrolytes: What Are Electrolytes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are substances that your body requires to perform different <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/castor-oil-weight-loss\/\">body functions<\/a>. For example, they regulate pH levels and fluid balance, help with nerve and muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/electrolytes\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The balance of electrolytes in our bodies is crucial for normal cell and organ functioning and other body roles. Doctors sometimes measure the levels of common electrolytes by testing your blood for potassium, sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/electrolytes\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bedtime-drinks\/\">Electrolytes<\/a> are found in different foods and drinks in the form of essential minerals. These minerals include calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium and bicarbonate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-foods-high-in-electrolytes\/\">Top 10 Foods Highest In Electrolytes: Eat These To Prevent Imbalances<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Best_Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><\/span><b>What Are The Best Food Sources Of Electrolytes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several foods and drinks are packed with electrolytes. Some of the foods highest in electrolytes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41482 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740-1024x576.png\" alt=\"food sources of electrolytes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5740.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broccoli\"><\/span><b>Broccoli<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli is one of the foods with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1-month-workout-plan-to-get-ripped\/\">natural electrolytes<\/a>. Thanks to its wide array of benefits and unique nutrition profile, it has a reputation as a superfood. Evidence suggests that as part of a healthy diet, the nutrients and phytochemicals in broccoli may help reduce cancer risk, promote weight loss, support the immune system, skin, and bone health, help digestion and reduce inflammation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/266765\">13<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, one cup of broccoli (about 76 g) provides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/266765\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium- 35 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium- 230 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus- 50.9 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are decent percentages of your daily requirements for these minerals. Luckily, there are numerous ways you can prepare and enjoy your broccoli. Let us look at one of the simplest broccoli recipes as obtained from BBC Good Food:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Quinoa_Squash_Broccoli_Salad_7\"><\/span><b>Recipe: Quinoa, Squash &amp; Broccoli Salad (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quinoa-squash-broccoli-salad\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quinoa-squash-broccoli-salad\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">140 g broccoli, stalks sliced, top cut into small florets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175 g frozen butternut squash chunks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 g pack of ready-to-eat red &amp; white quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 g dried cranberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 g feta cheese, crumbled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 red onion, halved and sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp. chopped parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 garlic cloves, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. rapeseed oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handful pumpkin seeds (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quinoa-squash-broccoli-salad\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oil in a lidded wok, then add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until soft. Add the squash, stir until it starts to color, and then add the broccoli. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of water and the thyme, cover and steam for about 5 minutes until the veggie is tender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, tip quinoa into a bowl and fluff it up. Add the cranberries, parsley, seeds (if using), cooked onion and garlic, and balsamic vinegar, and mix well. Toss through the veggies with the feta. It may last in the fridge for 2 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrition (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quinoa-squash-broccoli-salad\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One serving of this salad provides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 475<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 17 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 64 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 10 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 17 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spinach\"><\/span><b>Spinach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach is one of the leafy green vegetables that is an excellent source of electrolytes. It is rich in calcium and magnesium, two minerals that help restore electrolyte balance in your body. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) database, a 1 cup serving of raw spinach provides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168462\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium- 30 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium- 24 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium- 167 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can consume spinach in different ways, including soup, lasagna, pancakes, etc. Here is an easy spinach recipe you can try:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Spinach_Soup_9\"><\/span><b>Recipe: Spinach Soup (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spinach-soup\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spinach-soup\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 200-235 g bags spinach 25 g butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 small sticks of celery (about 85 g), sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small potato (about 200 g), peeled and diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1l stock (made with two chicken or vegetable stock cubes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 g half-fat cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bunch of spring onions, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 leek (about 120 g), sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spinach-soup\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Add the spring onions, celery, leek, and potato. Stir and cover to cook for 10 minutes while stirring severally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the stock and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the potato softens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the spinach and cook for a few minutes until wilted. Use a hand blender to blitz to a smooth soup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir in the cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche. Reheat and serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spinach-soup\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 192<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 12.6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 13.1 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 5.4 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 6.5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41505 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5759.png\" alt=\"food sources of electrolytes\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5759.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5759-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5759.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lentils\"><\/span><b>Lentils<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentils are among the legumes that are packed with electrolytes. They are a great addition to your diet because they are great sources of phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. According to the USDA database, a 100 g (about \u00bd cup) serving of cooked lentils provides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/172421\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus- 180 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium- 369 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium- 36 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Lentil_Recipe_11\"><\/span>Healthy Lentil Recipe <b>(<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/squash-lentil-salad\"><b>11<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different ways to eat lentils, including soups, fillings, salads, or baking them. Take a look at this healthy lentil recipe from BBC Good Food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/squash-lentil-salad\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/squash-lentil-salad\"><b>11<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 g pack puy lentils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">350 g chopped butternut squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75 g cucumber &amp; mint raita or tzatziki<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 tbsp. olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small bunch dill<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/squash-lentil-salad\"><b>11<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oven to 220C\/200C\/gas 7. Toss the squash in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season and roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of water to the raita, stir until smooth and set aside. Toss the lentils with half the raita, squash and dill. Tip the lentils onto a plate, top with the extra squash, drizzle over 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the rest of the raita. Garnish with the remaining dill.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/squash-lentil-salad\"><b>11<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 409<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 19 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 39 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 11 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 16 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunflower_Seeds\"><\/span><b>Sunflower Seeds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds are rich in electrolytes meaning in every crunch, you get plenty of electrolytes. Sunflower seeds mainly are rich in phosphorus and have decent amounts of magnesium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/417375\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So you can sprinkle them on your salad, stir them into oatmeal, and add them to your smoothie, baked products, veggie burgers and trail mix.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spicy_Seed_Mix_recipe_8\"><\/span><strong>Spicy Seed Mix recipe (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spicy-seed-mix\">8<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an example of a Spicy Seed Mix recipe you can prepare (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spicy-seed-mix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spicy-seed-mix\"><b>8<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 g mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, linseed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. rapeseed oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. reduced-salt soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. ras-el-hanout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. low-sodium salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. agave syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch cayenne<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spicy-seed-mix\"><b>8<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 160C\/ 140 fan\/ Gas mark 3.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss all the ingredients in a bowl, then spread onto a baking sheet. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until dry and golden. Stir once during cooking, then allow to cool before storing in a sealed container for over 3 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrition (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spicy-seed-mix\"><b>8<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 129<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 9.9 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 3.3 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 1.4 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5768.png\" alt=\"food sources of electrolytes\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5768.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5768-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beans\"><\/span><b>Beans<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans can be high-sodium <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1-week-keto-meal-plan\/\">foods when seasoned<\/a> with table salt (sodium chloride). Sodium and chloride are both electrolytes that your body needs. The beans themselves contain other electrolytes as well. According to the USDA database, a 100 g serving (a little more than \u00bd cup) of pinto beans, boiled without salt, provides (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175200\/nutrients\">1<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium- 50 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus- 147 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium- 46 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium- 436 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Bean_Curry_Recipe_4\"><\/span>Kidney Bean Curry Recipe <b>(<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/kidney-bean-curry\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gastritis-weight-loss\/\">bean recipes<\/a> to try, but here is a simple kidney bean curry recipe to sample from BBC Good Food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/kidney-bean-curry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/kidney-bean-curry\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 g can of kidney beans in water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 g can of chopped tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked basmati rice to serve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 onion, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small pack coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly shredded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. vegetable oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. ground paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. ground cumin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. garam masala<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/kidney-bean-curry\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oil in a large pan over low-medium heat, then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly while occasionally stirring until the onion softens and starts to color. Add the ginger, garlic, and coriander stalks and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the spices to the pan and cook for another minute. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans in their water, and bring to a boil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the curry is nice and thick. Season to taste, then serve with the basmati rice and the coriander leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/kidney-bean-curry\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 282<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 8 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 33 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 14 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 13 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/post-workout-recovery-shakes\/\">Your Guide To Post Workout Recovery Shakes And Supplements<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potatoes\"><\/span><b>Potatoes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes are other food sources of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-coconut-water-for-men\/\">common<\/a> electrolytes because they are rich in phosphorus and magnesium, and they are very high in potassium. The USDA database reveals that one 2 \u00bd inch potato, boiled, skin-on, and without salt contains (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">6<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium- 515 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium- 30 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus- 60 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium- 5 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an easy potato recipe to try, especially if you want one with potatoes with skin:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Crispy_Oven_Baked_Potato_Skins_2\"><\/span><b>Recipe: Crispy Oven Baked Potato Skins (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/crispy-oven-baked-potato-skins\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/crispy-oven-baked-potato-skins\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 small baked potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped or 3 tbsp. bacon bits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp. green onions or chives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. seasoned salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sour cream for serving<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/crispy-oven-baked-potato-skins\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Mix the butter, seasoned salt, parsley, and garlic powder in a small bowl, then set aside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cool the baked potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon and scoop out the flesh leaving a quarter shell or more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush the inside and outside of the potatoes with the butter mixture and then place the cut side down in the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flip potatoes and then bake an extra 5 minutes or until they are slightly browned and crisp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill each potato with bacon and cheese before returning to the oven and baking for another 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from the oven, top with chives and serve with sour cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/crispy-oven-baked-potato-skins\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 155<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 14 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41506 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011-1024x576.png\" alt=\"food sources of electrolytes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5011.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electrolyte_Water\"><\/span><b>Electrolyte Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home-made electrolyte water is one of the best drinks to replenish <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-read-nutrition-labels-for-keto\/\">your electrolytes<\/a> when you are sick or after excessive sweating.\u00a0 There are numerous homemade recipes you can follow to prepare this drink. Most of them use ingredients such as water, salt, honey, and lemon juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WHO also has a basic recipe for an oral rehydration solution that you can use. All you have to do is mix everything in a jar and shake to combine. It would be best to talk to your dietitian about a homemade electrolyte water recipe you may be interested in trying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Sources_Of_Electrolytes_The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>Food Sources Of Electrolytes: The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you exercise or are sick, you can become dehydrated, and you lose electrolytes. Unfortunately, people only drink water and forget to replenish their electrolytes. Instead, experts suggest consuming foods rich in electrolytes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best food sources of electrolytes include spinach, broccoli, beans, legumes, sunflower seeds, and electrolyte water. 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Unfortunately, most people forget to replenish the lost electrolytes. Fluids and electrolytes are both lost in sweat, as well as during illness that involves vomiting or diarrhea. These are minerals and salts crucial in your body to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure. So, what foods should you eat to replenish the electrolytes? Here we discuss the best food sources of electrolytes.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Food Sources Of Electrolytes: What Are Electrolytes?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">They are substances that your body requires to perform different <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/castor-oil-weight-loss\/\\\">body functions<\/a>. 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