According to CDC(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), everyday about 2,195 children are dying because of Diarrhea. The number is really shocking.
But, why so many children have died of this? Because, often children suffer from dehydration, lack of fluids, minerals, and nutrients due to Diarrhea and that lead to death. So, what would be the best solution to this? The solution can be pedialyte. But, Pedialyte has several side effects that can be harmful to your children. So, we will take a look at some natural pedialyte alternatives which will suit children.
Pedialyte Alternatives For Children:
In this writing, we will talk about the alternatives of pedialyte and their usages.
Electrolyte Vanilla Cream Soda:
Electrolyte Vanilla Cream Soda is a great option for children having dehydration. Children always love to drink this type of thing. It is both tasty and healthy for them. It uses stevia rather than sugar, so, it is safe to drink. Moreover, this electrolyte solution fight against any type of dehydration. It also fulfil the need of minerals, soothe and heal the body of the children.
What Do we need to make it:
- Sparkling water (amount 8 to 10 oz).
- Vanilla stevia extract (5-10 drops).
- Salt (1 pinch).
Recipe:
First you need to put the sparkling water into the glass. Then you need to mix it with vanilla stevia extract, salt and stir it till the bubble come out.
Yes, now it is ready for sip.
Turmeric-Lime Electrolyte Solution
Turmeric and lime both are very healthy, useful and protect us from diseases. The combination of both two as an electrolyte solution is very effective for children fighting against fluid loss, dehydration problems, salt lacking, and so on. It also gives your child better immune system. Let’s see the recipe.
The Ingredients We Need
- 1/4″ thick, 5 slices fresh turmeric root
- 1 lime
- Water 3 cups
- Salt as per needed
How to Make:
First, you need to take a pot and add 1 cup of water. Then, you need to add turmeric root to it and boil it for 8 to 10 minutes. Later, you need to strain the juice out of the turmeric root and store it in a glass. Then, you have to add lime juice, slat, etc, and stir it till needs. OK, your Turmeric-Lime Electrolyte Solution is ready now. You can now give this healthy turmeric drink to your sick child.
Coconut Water and Salt solution:
Coconut water is the most relevant alternative to pedialyte and work better than it without side effects. But, it could not make up the need of sodium. It is not a problem though. Because, we can add salt to coconut water and make an electrolyte solution in our house. And, it works greatly to solve dehydration problem and other mineral lacking.
Ingredients and Recipe:
To make it, we need simple ingredients like coconut water and salt. First, you need to pour coconut water to a glass and add salt as per need. Then, you have to stair it with spoon and it is ready for drink.
Conclusion:
Natural electrolyte solution is the best for children to fight against any hydration related issue. That’s why we should avoid Pedialyte and focus on natural alternative we have discussed above. Have a try and let me know.
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