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Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« on: November 21, 2018, 07:16:11 AM »
 I'm very sick and need to hydrate but can't stomach just water. I wanted to pick up some electrolyte replacement drinks. Is there a sugar free version of Gatorade or Powerade here? I always got Powerade zero in the states before.

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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2018, 07:46:59 AM »
There's lots of different flavours/varieties of sugar free Lucozade.
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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2018, 08:13:10 AM »
Thank you. Think I've got a bit of food poisoning. Husband is going to the store after work for me so I'll have him look for the lucozade.
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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2018, 08:54:47 AM »
There's undoubtedly more effective drinks out there, but Lucozade is probably easiest to get.  What about something like coconut water?


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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2018, 09:03:12 AM »
Yes Sugar Free Lucozade is my suggestion from a grocery story.

Nuun tablets are really yummy, but probably not easily found in a grocery store (can be found in a sports shop)

Can also do sugar free squash with a pinch of salt.

Chemists also sell rehydration sachets.  Not sure if they're sugar free or not. 

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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2018, 09:13:13 AM »
Ah we do have sugar free squash in the fridge too. Might try that in the meantime 👍
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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2018, 09:14:36 AM »
Feel better, Kristie.  [smiley=daisy.gif]


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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2018, 09:28:47 AM »
Thank you @larrabee
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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2018, 04:53:09 PM »
I usually make my own with coconut water and a pinch of salt added. Otherwise diluted juice with a bit of salt. It works pretty well. Ginger tea also helps when it's an upset stomach causing the dehydration. I hope you feel better soon Kristie!

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Re: Sugar free electrolyte replacement?
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2018, 05:58:09 PM »
Get better girl! Sometimes you need some sugar though too!


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