Nature-ade
Do you ever reach for Gatorade, Powerade, or other drinks like this to rehydrate you when
you’re tired and thirsty? Sport drinks like Gatorade can be helpful when you are looking to hydrate after
running, swimming, hiking, dancing, or other ways you might get active. One reason these drinks help
you is because they have electrolytes; electrolytes help hydrate your body, reduce muscle cramps, and
more!
While this drink can be helpful, the amount of sugar in it can hurt our bodies. This is why
FitQuest has brought you a new “Nature-ade” recipe to replenish your body with less sugar. This recipe
uses a knife to chop, so make sure to get adult permission before beginning. You can always make
changes to the recipe if you’d like—here we go!
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of water (about 33 ounces)
- 4-5 strawberries
- ½ teaspoon salt (1/4 teaspoon if you want it less salty)
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (about 1 lemon or 2 limes)
Let’s get started! - Safely chop strawberries
- If you would like knife safety tips, check out the first two minutes of this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Fg7l7G1zw
- If you would like knife safety tips, check out the first two minutes of this video:
- Chop lemon/limes in half
- Mix together salt, strawberries, and lemon/lime juice into the water
- Put your Nature-ade in the fridge to let it cool while the flavors infuse.
If you would like to switch it up, try adding different kinds of fruits and flavors! To learn more about
sugar and nutrition, visit https://fitquestkids.org/nutrition/ for games and activities.
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