Ep 30. 4 Gatorade Alternatives for Hydration During the Flu

The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living - A podcast by Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader

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Y'all. This has been the WORST Flu of my life. Holy Moly. Here are 4 sports drink ideas that might be better options for you than Gatorade when you are in need of some serious hydration. Stay well!   Link to my storefront with most of the products mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/shop/brittanylgibson/list/1MDAGD3YRJ6N5?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfbrittanylgibson Magic Magnesium: https://woodenspoonherbs.com/collections/powders/products/magic-magnesium   Refreshing Blackberry Rosehip Marshmallow Root Infusion Recipe Yield: about 4 cups (2 drinks) Ingredients: For the Marshmallow Infusion: 1 quart water ¾ cup marshmallow root, dried and chopped For the Blackberry Rosehip Syrup: 2 cups blackberries, fresh ¼ cup rosehips, dried ¼ cup honey ¼ cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice pinch of sea salt   Instructions At night, fill a jar with 1 quart water and ¾ cup marshmallow root. Shake to combine and refrigerate. The next day, strain the mixture. To make the blackberry rosehip syrup, combine blackberries, rosehips, honey, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water in a small pot. Simmer together for 15 minutes, smashing the blackberries with the back of your spoon or a potato masher. Strain the mixture into an airtight container. To make a single beverage, combine 1 pint marshmallow infusion with 1 tbsp blackberry rosehip syrup over ice. Stir. Add a pinch of sea salt and garnish with lemon.