Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : May 9, 2016 10:12 AM IST
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Drinking loads of water is the key to staying hydrated, especially during summer. However, it doesn t help you to replenish the lost nutrients from the body but maintain the fluid balance. Hence, to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body along with hydrating the body, try this tasty and healthy orange drink this season. Packed with the wellness of vitamin C and fibre along with nutrients, this drink forms a perfect home remedy to deal with dehydration, even in people suffering from diarrhoea.
How to make this drink?
In a pitcher, add fresh orange juice, water and baking soda. Mix all the ingredients properly till the baking soda is completely dissolved. Now, add honey and stir it, before you pour the contents into two glasses and drink. If you have spent the day under the sun, you can even add few ice cubes for a cooling effect. Here are 5 health drinks for relief from an upset stomach and dehydration.
How does it help?
As orange contains vitamin C, an antioxidant, and fibre, which helps in lowering the stomach woes caused due to dehydration. Moreover, the drink not only depleted water due to its high water content but also replenishes the electrolytes namely sodium, potassium and sugar, thereby packing an energetic punch. Also, the addition of baking soda helps in correcting the alkaline nature of the body fluid thus helping you to deal with dehydration.
Reference
White, Linda B., Barbara H. Seeber, and Barbara Brownell Grogan. 500 Time-tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them: Ease Aches, Pains, Ailments, and More with Hundreds of Simple and Effective At-home Treatments. Fair Winds Press, 2013.
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