Hydration for heat exhaustion

Hydration for heat exhaustion recipe videos

Hydration for heat exhaustion is not a single dish but a category of drinks and foods designed to rapidly replenish fluids and electrolytes lost through excessive sweating. Common examples include oral rehydration solutions, coconut water, watermelon, and cucumber-based drinks, with ingredients focused on water, salts, sugars, and potassium. These remedies are widely used in hot climates globally, from Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These are typically low in fat and protein, with carbohydrates from natural sugars or added glucose to aid absorption. They provide key electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and a serving usually ranges from 50 to 150 calories, depending on the source.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	36 g
Sodium	1000 mg
Potassium	750 mg
Chloride	1500 mg
Magnesium	100 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin C	60 mg
Vitamin B6	1.7 mg
Niacin (B3)	20 mg

Per 1 liter (1000 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, they leverage the science of osmosis and active transport in the gut to optimize fluid uptake, much like a natural sports drink. Culturally, many traditional societies have long used ingredients like tamarind, lime, or palm sugar in such drinks, blending practical hydration with local flavors.