SSRIs got me drinking Gatorade and Powerade all day. I don’t like low sugar stuff, like Gatorlyte or Prime.
Water.
Cold water
Soda water. That I get from my tap and fizz in my Sodastream machine.
Right now, two entirely different beverage gatekeeping factions are gasping and clutching their pearls. Suck it, pearl-clutchers. Or don’t, because this one’s mine.
generally ice water, but i also like Pocari sweat if its on hand.
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Gatorade mixed with seltzer and vodka.
It’s a bit psychopathic but if you know you need electrolytes, can’t really beat a little salt in some water. Like just a pinch.
Best part is it’s nearly free!
Takes a balance of multiple electrolytes potassium, magnesium, calcium, salt, and others. Salt only makes the arteries less able to expand and contract and makes the body hold in water sometimes in unwanted areas. Feet, legs, arms, heart, etc. This is why alot seniors are on water pills.
I honestly don’t think there’s anything as refreshing as a glass of water at 10°C. Sure, sodas or electrolyte drinks like Gatorade are nice, but it really doesn’t hit the same.
For long term hydration:
• Alcohol free beer (non-American, preferably German-style, cold)
• water (little lower than room temp)
• unsweetened tea (cold)
For quick hydration:
• sparkling water (littler lower than room temp)
• sparkling water with lemon (not fridge cold but cold)
Oh, and no ice cubes.
Coconut water.
Ice cold water with a slice of lemon.
Unsweet tea. Wife has made green tea for the last few batches, liking that even more.
If I’m outdoors, kayaking or hiking or whatever, I carry frozen water.
Watch out for caffeine in teas people. After 2 weeks of loving green tea 3 or 4 times a day. I got massive migraines when I stopped or even slowed down on consumption. 25mg to 50mg per cup.
If you’re exploring the green tea world, I highly recommend mint green tea. Exactly what it sounds like. I find it quite refreshing, especially after a hot day. The mint adds a nice coolness.
Propel/Gatorade Zero powder drink mixes. No specific flavor.
Pack of 10 costs as much as 1 regular Gatorade bottle. More cost effective.
This is a very hot take but milk. I get straight bullied for it by my friends and family but atleast I have the excuse of a medical reason.
For me, milk is incredibly hydrating and satisfying to drink. Genuine pick me up in the mornings, the coldness is refreshing but I’ve had water at that temp and it isn’t the same. Its like my head clears and suddenly I am awake. I think the reason for this is a mixture. I drank a lot of milk as a kid, especially in the mornings because water tasted gross (only in the morning), so it could partly just be nostalgic or comforting but also it satisfies my cravings. However, I chug that shit, the glass is gone in less than a second, so perhaps its the coldness mixed with how fast I am drinking it just waking me up idk.
My medical reason is that I piss all my calcium away so I am constantly craving it
I remember that advertising campaign back in the day
Dude yeah chugging cold milk after waking up is elite.
I prefer water, but my wife really likes Body Armor. Specifically a Tropical/Pineapple flavor.
Cost adds up but their far cheaper than coconut water. Good balance of vitamins and electrolytes. The sugars are high though. Otherwise their solid choices. The lytes are the real choice then if you must add sugar as desired.
Totally agree. I think she craves them because breastfeeding puts her at such a calorie deficit.
Thyroid condition? How could she be so low on uptake of calories if she is truly getting enough. Some other autoimmune disease or organ issue? There’s lots of factors could play into uptake and processing of foods. Allergies to foods…
