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I have the same issue. I mostly only drink out of habit. This year I aim to get more active, and bought a fancy water bottle a while ago which will hopefully h

I have the same issue. I mostly only drink out of habit. This year I aim to get more active, and bought a fancy water bottle a while ago which will hopefully help with staying hydrated. Regarding your 'lightly salted' water, if you can source it easily enough I'd suggest you try some Pocari Sweat [1] for a workout type drink - it's an electrolyte replenisher. I got into it when we lived in the middle east (found it in cans for cheap) and since then I sometimes buy it in powdered form [2]. I really like the taste - lightly sweet/salt. I'll try adding a bit of salt to my drinking water and see how it goes, thanks! [1] https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/pocarisweat/ https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/pocariswe... [2] https://www.amazon.com/Otsuka-Pharmaceutical-Pocari-Sweat-Powder/dp/B001KPOARS https://www.amazon.com/Otsuka-Pharmaceutical-Pocari-Sweat-Po...

iaaan 4y ago
Careful with Pocari Sweat; similar to Gatorade, it's full of sugar and not really suitable for all-day drinking.
- birdyrooster 4y ago
  Also despite being clear and implying a clean, fresh taste... it tastes like shit.
  - staindk 4y ago
    I think this part is largely subjective. I really like the taste. Agree with the parent to your comment - did not mean to insinuate it should replace water.
wyclif 4y ago
Pocari Sweat is also hugely popular here in SE Asia. However, it's usually recommended by doctors to rectify dehydration. I agree with the other commenter in the thread who says it's really not meant to be a daily hydration drink, unless perhaps you are working out a lot and losing a lot of electrolytes.
tuatoru 4y ago
I make my own, based on a WHO recipe for rehydration therapy. The WHO intends it for use for people suffering dysentery, but dehydration is dehydration. 1. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1
- gingerlime 4y ago
  It’s a 123 page PDF??! any TL;DR? :) (on mobile so forgive my laziness)
  - nissarup 4y ago
    On page 3: Per liter of water: Sodium chloride 2.6g Glucose, anhydrous 13.5g Potassium chloride 1.5g Trisodium citrate, dihydrate 2.9g

iaaan 4y ago

Careful with Pocari Sweat; similar to Gatorade, it's full of sugar and not really suitable for all-day drinking.

birdyrooster 4y ago
Also despite being clear and implying a clean, fresh taste... it tastes like shit.
- staindk 4y ago
  I think this part is largely subjective. I really like the taste. Agree with the parent to your comment - did not mean to insinuate it should replace water.

wyclif 4y ago

Pocari Sweat is also hugely popular here in SE Asia. However, it's usually recommended by doctors to rectify dehydration. I agree with the other commenter in the thread who says it's really not meant to be a daily hydration drink, unless perhaps you are working out a lot and losing a lot of electrolytes.

tuatoru 4y ago

I make my own, based on a WHO recipe for rehydration therapy. The WHO intends it for use for people suffering dysentery, but dehydration is dehydration. 1. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1

gingerlime 4y ago
It’s a 123 page PDF??! any TL;DR? :) (on mobile so forgive my laziness)
- nissarup 4y ago
  On page 3: Per liter of water: Sodium chloride 2.6g Glucose, anhydrous 13.5g Potassium chloride 1.5g Trisodium citrate, dihydrate 2.9g