Winter Yuzu-Lime Hydration Recipes to Keep You Warm
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that you need to stay hydrated in the winter, but it is just as (if not more) important in the colder months. Especially if you are involved in winter activities, such as snowboarding or winter hiking, you may need to make an extra effort to keep your body filled with essential electrolytes to keep up your energy levels and help you maintain your performance.
Staying hydrated in the winter often gets overlooked because people don’t notice as much when they are sweating when it is cold and your thirst response may be decreased. Many people aren’t as active in the winter so they just don’t think about it in the same way as they do in warm weather.
Another reason to keep hydrated when it’s cold out there is to keep up your immune system health throughout this time of year. Our immune systems rely on specific electrolytes, including sodium, to be able to perform their functions properly and staying hydrated can help your immune system take precautions against seasonal threats.
Hot Hydration Recipes for the Win!
We’ve gathered our favorite winter Yuzu-Lime Hydration recipes so that you can Stay Hy even in the winter! These are simple recipes that taste great hot or cold, but are meant to warm you up from the inside on a chilly day. They also feature ingredients that are great for your immune system, and you may be surprised at just how great they taste! Use them to support your immune system’s efforts.
The last recipe is a combo of the first three for the ultimate replenishment with powerful immune support that will keep your energy tank filled and make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. These recipes all start with 16 oz of water, but you can always add a little more if the flavor is too strong for you.
Hibiscus Lime Infusion
16 oz of water
2-3 teaspoons of dried hibiscus (if you like things tart, go with 3 teaspoons)
1 stick pack of Yuzu-Lime Hydration
Bring water to a boil, turn off heat and stir in hibiscus. Add a lid and let infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and mix in Yuzu-Lime Hydration powder. Stir to dissolve, and enjoy!
Citrus Burst Hydration
16 oz of water
Juice of 1 orange
Optional-juice of ½ of a lime (lemon can also be substituted)
1 stick pack of Yuzu-Lime Hydration
Bring the water to a simmer in a small pot. Turn off heat and add Lime Hydration powder, stirring to dissolve. Stir in citrus juices, let cool a bit, and enjoy! You can also chill this recipe in the fridge for use in hotter weather.
Spicy Ginger Yuzu
16 oz of water
1-2 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine or minced (if you like things spicy go with 1 ½- 2 tablespoons)
1 stick pack of Yuzu-Lime Hydration
Add ginger and water to a small pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, add lid and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Carefully strain into a heat safe container (such as a mason jar). Add Yuzu-Lime Hydration powder and stir until dissolved. Let cool a bit, and enjoy!
Triple Immunity Ultimate Replenisher
16 oz of water
1-2 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine or minced
2-3 teaspoons of dried hibiscus
Juice of 1 orange
Optional-juice of ½ of a lime (lemon can also be substituted)
1 stick pack of Yuzu-Lime Hydration
Add ginger and water to a small pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, add lid and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the hibiscus, add lid again, and let infuse for 20 minutes. Strain mixture, add citrus juices and Yuzu-Lime Hydration powder, stirring to dissolve. Enjoy!
The Essential Element
With our Yuzu-Lime Hydration recipes you can stay hydrated all winter long and even add in some health benefits for your immune system. Hydration also supplies 800 mg of vitamin C and the addition of apple cider vinegar provides even more immune support. The Hydration formula brings together a potent combo of essential ingredients that give you what you need to stay hydrated for your next adventure. Even if you prefer to stay in and hibernate for the winter, you still need to pay attention to keeping your body pumped with electrolytes. Luckily, with Hydration by Essential elements® you have an option that tastes great, isn’t loaded with sugar and is convenient to carry with you anywhere. So whether you are doing some winter mountaineering or just sitting by the fireplace, keep Hydration on hand for all of your cold weather electrolyte needs.
