topic Re: Hydration in Wellness

Hydration

I am still oxox — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:03:15 GMT

I might be looking for a needle in a haystack but here goes. I am looking for a hydration drink with out the following Stevia or other artificial sugars. no citirc acid. In real flavors like Watermelon. Thank your all for your help

Re: Hydration

m0rgan — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:09:21 GMT

Get one of those pitchers with a central tube. You put your fruit of choice in it and fill the pitcher with water. It infuses the water with the fruit. They show them on qvc.

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KittySoftPaws — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:18:14 GMT

Why not make your own? Way less expensive, you control what's in it, and easy to do. We have water filter pitchers that come with infusers where you simply put in chunks of fruit and voila' there you are! I also at times squeeze fresh limes in my water, add a little of Florida Naturals zero sugar Limeaide, and it tastes sorta like a virgin lime Margarita.

And if you add a bit of mineralized sea salt, you have now created hydration with electrolytes and essential minerals. Which is known to help with hydration better than water alone. Endless possibilities.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:24:48 GMT

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
Why not make your own? Way less expensive, you control what's in it, and easy to do. We have water filter pitchers that come with infusers where you simply put in chunks of fruit and voila' there you are! I also at times squeeze fresh limes in my water, add a little of Florida Naturals zero sugar Limeaide, and it tastes sorta like a virgin lime Margarita.

And if you add a bit of mineralized sea salt, you have now created hydration with electrolytes and essential minerals. Which is known to help with hydration better than water alone. Endless possibilities.

@KittySoftPaws Thank you but my body does not tolerate citrus

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KittySoftPaws — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:32:45 GMT

@I am still oxox I get that, it was only meant as an example of what I like to do.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:39:16 GMT

@KittySoftPaws I do the same thing every morning! Works well for me!

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OKPrincess — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:40:36 GMT

I bought a pitcher with infusion insert from Amazon and tried several fruits and some veggies.

Our favorite is celery water. We have two pitchers in the fridge at all times.

Celery is now on every grocery list.

(set of two Mason Jar pitchers from Amazon)

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haddon9 — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:48:36 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@KittySoftPaws wrote:
Why not make your own? Way less expensive, you control what's in it, and easy to do. We have water filter pitchers that come with infusers where you simply put in chunks of fruit and voila' there you are! I also at times squeeze fresh limes in my water, add a little of Florida Naturals zero sugar Limeaide, and it tastes sorta like a virgin lime Margarita.

And if you add a bit of mineralized sea salt, you have now created hydration with electrolytes and essential minerals. Which is known to help with hydration better than water alone. Endless possibilities.
@KittySoftPaws Thank you but my body does not tolerate citrus

@I am still oxox I think this is a great idea! Instead of citrus try berries or cucumbers. It's delicious, refreshing and hydrating!

Re: Hydration

Franklinbell — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:55:28 GMT

@OKPrincess, I am going to the market today, and I will put celery on my list! I have used cucumber before, but not celery! While I am there, I will get some peanut butter and have peanut butter, raisins, and celery! Ants on a log, a young Friend told me it's called! Yum yum!!

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willowbark — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:08:38 GMT

@I am still oxox There is a product sold at Amazon called Saltt.

It comes in different flavors.

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FranandZoe — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:10:21 GMT

I love Hint water.

Hint water does not contain artificial sweeteners, sugar, or diet sweeteners like sucralose, stevia, or aspartame. It is simply purified water infused with natural fruit oils and essences.

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willowbark — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:12:09 GMT

@I am still oxox Also, on Amazon there is a product called Buoy.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:18:07 GMT

@willowbark wrote:
@I am still oxox Also, on Amazon there is a product called Buoy.

@willowbark Thank you but it has Citric acid in it, my body can not tolerate citrus of any sort. this is why I am looking for ideas

Re: Hydration

qbetzforreal — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:46:21 GMT

Someone mentioned Hint water as a suggestion. Another good suggestion mentioned on this thread was purchasing an infusion pitcher making your own waters.

Re: Hydration

SloopJohnB — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:51:51 GMT

@Franklinbell wrote:
@OKPrincess, I am going to the market today, and I will put celery on my list! I have used cucumber before, but not celery! While I am there, I will get some peanut butter and have peanut butter, raisins, and celery! Ants on a log, a young Friend told me it's called! Yum yum!!

Another tasty thing to put on celery is cream cheese, that is of course if you like cream cheese, which I do. I also like peanut butter on it.

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OKPrincess — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:32:32 GMT

@Franklinbell wrote:
@OKPrincess, I am going to the market today, and I will put celery on my list! I have used cucumber before, but not celery! While I am there, I will get some peanut butter and have peanut butter, raisins, and celery! Ants on a log, a young Friend told me it's called! Yum yum!!

I used cucumbers too and they were wonderful but the celery had more refreshing flavor. Enjoy

@Franklinbell

Re: Hydration

River Song — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:43:13 GMT

Citric acid is used in just about every commercially prepared electrolyte powder or drink as a preservative and tart flavor. Good luck finding one without it.

Here is a simple DIY electrolyte powder for adults:

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon potassium chloride

1/4 teaspoon magnesium malate (easier on the tummy than magnesium citrate)

Mix together, use 1 teaspoon powder in 2 to 4 cups water.

Optional: sweetner of choice, fruit powders, fresh fruit

Potassium chloride, the salt substitute at the grocery store, typically has a bitter taste so sweetners or fruit flavors are added to make it more palatable.

Of course, adding sugar or fruit to the drink adds carbs that will then elicit an insulin response. Probably OK for those that are naturally lean and not insulin-resistant; not so great for those that gain weight easily and are insulin-resistant. Everyone has to decide what is metabolically best for them.

Re: Hydration

Franklinbell — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:35:12 GMT

@SloopJohnB @Yum!

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Franklinbell — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:36:45 GMT

@OKPrincess @Funny thing. I was cleaning out a cupboard and found an infusion pitcher. It was sitting on the counter just waiting! I will cut up my celery tomorrow!

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wagirl — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:10:55 GMT

I make ice tea------use decaf green/black tea bags and add a few celestrial seasonings fruit teabags. like raspberry or lemon zinger--all natural and tastes delicous. I drink water thru out the day anyway, but this ice tea is even better. Never sweeten it either. and usually don't use ice cubes, Keep that in the refer but prefer room temp water--easier to drink for me than ice cold stuff.