Sole Water, Hydration, and So Much More!!!
Sole Water, Hydration and So Much More!!!
Staying well-hydrated is essential for overall health. A good rule of thumb is to drink water when you feel thirsty throughout the day. One way to gauge your hydration is by checking your urine color—clear or light yellow indicates proper hydration. A general recommendation is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily. For example, a person weighing 150 pounds should aim for 75 ounces (about 9 cups) of water daily or more.
If plain water isn’t appealing, try infusing it with natural flavors like berries, lime, lemon, or cucumber. These additions enhance taste, plus provide essential vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. During hot weather or intense physical activity, electrolyte replenishment may be necessary.
With summer here full throttle, I want to talk about Sole Water! It is pronounced "Solay,". Sole water is pink Himalayan salt being absorbed in water to help hydrate you, detox, balance hormones, improve gut health, and even help with muscle cramps and so much more! This is a great way to stay hydrated instead of drinking not -so - helpful name-brand electrolyte drinks that have tons of sugar (high fructose corn syrup), dyes, and preservatives!
The hype about Pink Himalayan salt it is a natural salt and beneficial for you; it has over 84 minerals in it, unlike regular table salt, which, yes, can raise your blood pressure. Pink Himalayan salt helps reduce your blood pressure, boom!!!
When I make my sole water, I get a cute 24-ounce plastic cup with a straw (not metal), fill it with ice and mostly water, put 1-2 teaspoons (using a plastic spoon) of sole water and about 4 oz. of my favorite organic juice. Stir it and sip away, or you can be a champ and get 10 ounces of water and add ½- -1 teaspoon of sole to it and drink that every morning! Your choice on how to drink it. Sole water is best on an empty stomach for optimum benefits.
Sole water tip: It is encouraged to use 30 oz of fluids per 1 teaspoon of sole water.
How to make sole water:
A few simple ingredients: filtered water, 1-2 cups of pure pink Himalayan salt, a quart-size Mason jar, and something (not metal) to cover your jar. The reason you do not want to use any metal is that salt is highly reactive and can rust the metal lids. I use a rubber band and clear plastic wrap. It must sit for at least 12 hours before using it!
Fill the glass jar about ¼ of the way full with Himalayan salt, Celtic sea salt, or Real Salt, or a mixture of the three.
Add filtered water to fill the jar, leaving about an inch at the top.
Put on the plastic lid and shake the jar gently.
Leave on the counter overnight to let the salt dissolve.
If there is still some salt on the bottom of the jar the next day, the water has absorbed the maximum amount of salt, and the sole is ready to use.
6. If all of the salt is absorbed, add more salt and continue doing so each day until some remains on the bottom. This means the water is fully saturated with salt.
This needs to be stored in a cool, dry place. I keep mine on the countertop to remind me to use it! Sole water lasts forever, it's antimicrobial and antifungal, meaning it cannot go bad; I'm living proof. I have had one made since 2017, and finally, earlier this year, I made a new batch
Other Healthy Hydration Options:
Coconut water – A natural source of electrolytes and minerals.
Body Armor – A hydrating beverage without artificial sweeteners or dyes.
Superieur Electrolytes Powder – An organic electrolyte mix that avoids artificial ingredients. Find on Amazon.
Hint- lightly flavored water drink with zero junk in it.
Bai water- antioxidant drinks, sweetened with monk fruit. This does contain 55mg of caffeine.
Bubly or Spindrift- need some carbonation, try these! Zero to less sugar and zero guilt from artificial caramel color and sweeteners.
When choosing electrolyte drinks and beverages, always check the ingredient list. Avoid artificial additives such as:
Sweeteners: Sucralose, high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, acesulfame potassium.
Food dyes: Blue 1, Red 6, Red 40, Yellow 6.
Tip: Prioritize water intake before reaching for store-bought electrolyte drinks. Being mindful of ingredients helps you make healthier choices for your body.
Let me know in the comments if you will try making sole water this summer or have tried it! I love using sole water, especially someone like me who needs extra hydration, with no colon means I get dehydrated easily, leading to unwanted muscle cramps often, so hydration like this is a must. Read the article below for more benefits of sole water and the recipe I use.
Here is the link for the super-easy Sole Water recipe. https://wellnessmama.com/health/make-sole/
