Episode 304: All About Electrolytes

We hear about electrolytes all the time, but what exactly are they? What happens when electrolytes are out of balance? Where should you start with electrolyte replenishment? Tune in to hear us cover best food sources of electrolytes, why salt is GOOD for you, and what we think about some of the leading electrolyte products on the market. 

In this episode, we discuss symptoms and drivers of electrolyte imbalance as well as why it is important to lead with food first when it comes to electrolyte replacement! Learn about the delicate balance of hydration, what intercellular and extracellular fluid mean, and how you can get more salt in the diet. Plus learn about our favorite electrolyte rich recipes for staying balanced and hydrated! 

Also in this episode: 

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• What are electrolytes?
• Symptoms of electrolyte imbalance
• Causes of imbalance
  • Infused water for hydration
  • Episode 292 All About Water: Reverse Osmosis, Rain Barrel Collection, Berkey, Tap and More!
  • Episode 97 Preventing and Managing a Hangover
• Why keto can drive electrolyte imbalance
  • Episode 238 Coping with Keto Flu and Listener Q&A
  • Coping With Keto Flu 
• The balancing act of hydration, intercellular vs. extracellular water
  • 10 Day Detox
• Food sources of electrolytes
• Why salt is GOOD for you!
  • Redmond Real Salt use code ALIMILLERRD
  • Urinary sodium and potassium excretion and risk of cardiovascular events
  • High blood pressure: Sodium may not be the culprit
• How to get more salt into your diet
  • Maldon Salt, Sea Salt Flakes
  • Eden Organic Seaweed Gomasio
• Is electrolyte supplementation necessary?
  • Lyte Balance
  • LMNT
  • Redmond Relyte
  • Relax and Regulate
• Signs you’ve overdone it on electrolytes
• Food as medicine for electrolyte support
  • Natural Electrolyte Solutions
  • Raw Walnut Fudge
  • Turmeric Lemonade
  • Cucumber Avocado Detox Soup

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.