This labor aid electrolyte drink is the pitcher version of the coconut water and citrus drink midwives have recommended for decades. Two stick packs of Saltivate Raw Unflavored stand in for the usual three jars of measured salts, 800mg sodium, 240mg potassium, and 60mg magnesium per serving, with a clean salty edge that sharpens the lemon and honey. Mix a pitcher in the last weeks of pregnancy, and as with anything you drink during labor, run it by your midwife or doctor first.
Ingredients
Makes one 64 oz pitcher, about four 16 oz glasses.
- 2 stick packs (or 2 scoops) Saltivate Raw Unflavored
- 4 cups (950 ml) coconut water
- 3 1/2 cups (840 ml) cold water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
- 2 tbsp honey
- Lemon slices and ice, to serve
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir the lemon juice and honey together until the honey fully dissolves.
- Add the coconut water, cold water, and both stick packs of Raw Unflavored. Stir for about 30 seconds, until the powder disappears.
- Add lemon slices and chill. Serve over ice by the glass.
At 2 servings of Saltivate per 64 oz pitcher, each 16 oz glass delivers half a serving of electrolytes, an easy pace to sip across hours.
Serving suggestions and variations
- Swap lime juice for lemon, or maple syrup for honey. Both keep the drink light and tart.
- The pitcher keeps up to 3 days covered in the fridge. Give it a quick stir before pouring.
- Freeze part of the batch into ice cubes 4 or more hours ahead. They chill each glass without watering it down, and crushed they make good ice chips for the hospital bag.
Per serving: about 80 kcal (estimate).
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