United Supermarkets’ Tasty & Easy Ideas for Getting Electrolytes from Food

Many people look to electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated during hot weather, but United Supermarkets Corporate Dietitian Brenda Garcia is reminding shoppers that you can get the important nutrients that support hydration through food, too.

Of course, water is the king of hydration, but most fruits and vegetables contain potassium, one of the key electrolytes.

Watermelon is a great option because its natural sugar will help your body absorb water more quickly, Garcia said. You could also sprinkle table salt or Himalayan salt on watermelon slices to boost electrolytes or freeze watermelon squares to use like ice cubes in water.

If you want to work watermelon into meal planning, here are a few of our favorite recipes:

• Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint
• Vodka Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca (for those 21 and older)
• Chocolate Covered Watermelon Bites
• Watermelon Feta Skewers

Another electrolyte powerhouse Garcia loves is pumpkin seeds, which are rich in magnesium. You could eat them plain, or try one of these great recipes from United Supermarkets:

• Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls with Chocolate Chips & Pumpkin Seeds
• Chickpea & Kale Caesar Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
• Pomegranate Oatmeal Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds by Quaker®
• Sweet Potato "Avocado Toast" with Pumpkin Seeds & Chives
• Warm Rice Salad with Chicken, Broccoli & Pumpkin Seeds

And don't forget, United Supermarkets has weekly sales and a variety of tools to help you plan nutrient-dense meals within your schedule and budget. Find them all at shopunitedsupermarkets.com.