Ultimate Keto Flu Cure

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Ultimate Keto Flu Cure

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What is the Keto Flu? When the body begins the ketosis process, your body may show some flu-like symptoms in response to the lack of sugar and high fats. Symptoms may include exhaustion, nausea, weakness, and inability to focus. The apple cider vinegar in this drink is believed to help fight sugar cravings, while the lemon juice and salt add electrolytes to recover. Drink this every morning during your Keto flu!

What are the health benefits of this Keto flu cure?

Other than the benefit of relieving Keto flu, this beverage is full of nutrient-rich ingredients that may help improve your overall health. For instance, lemon can potentially boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. ACV may improve digestion and lower blood sugar. Not only is this beverage nutritious, but it is also warming, refreshing, and tasty.

Does it matter what type of salt you use?

It seems like Keto electrolyte drink recipes always call for sea salt. Do you really need to always pull out your flaky sea salt or pink Himalayan salt for these drinks? Nope! You can use regular table salt too. Most would say, however, sea salt tends to have a better taste and retains more nutrients.

What Keto sweeteners can you use?

You can use a variety of Keto-friendly sweeteners to sweeten your electrolyte lemonade. However, remember that even some sweeteners add net carbs to your diet, which can make your Keto flu symptoms feel even worse. Liquid stevia is the best option, but erythritol and monk fruit are known to have less aftertaste.

  • Net Carbs

    2.1 g

  • Fiber

    0 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.2 g

  • Protein

    0.1 g

  • Fats

    0 g

6 cals

Ultimate Keto Flu Cure

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Ingredients

  • Warm Water

    Warm Water

    12 fl oz

  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple Cider Vinegar

    1 tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 tablespoon

  • Himalayan Pink Salt Crystals by Trader Joe's

    Himalayan Pink Salt Crystals by Trader Joe's

    ½ teaspoon

  • Stevia Leaf Noncaloric Sweetener (green Packet)

    Stevia Leaf Noncaloric Sweetener (green Packet)

    1 package

Recipe Steps

steps 1

1 min

  • Step 1

    In a cup, combine the warm water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and pink salt. Then, stir in the stevia! You may cool the drink after the sweetener has dissolved, or you can consume right away.
    Step 1

Comments 26

  • GorgeousRadish378854

    GorgeousRadish378854 3 years ago

    I tried this today and honestly it was painful to drink! Could I do it as like a shot and chase it with the water 😂😂😭😭

    • RousingCauliflower677798

      RousingCauliflower677798 3 years ago

      It's a comfort drink when I'm not feeling 100%

      • Lorenzo

        Lorenzo 4 years ago

        Impossible to drink

        • SMJ

          SMJ 4 years ago

          I mixed this up to help rehydrate after a bout of tummy flu. I used liquid stevia from sprouts.

          • Soumayah

            Soumayah 4 years ago

            Do I get the same benifit if i leave out the salt?

            • recipewriter

              recipewriter 4 years ago

              Sodium is an important part to "curing" the Keto flu. The symptoms you feel are an effect of losing sodium when you cut out processed foods.

          • ragman4us17e7

            ragman4us17e7 5 years ago

            This is an excellent mixture. I’m a bit different then most here. I love ACV just with lemon and water as suggested. No sweetener. Yum all the way. One to two servings a day before food.

            • jkc2008

              jkc2008 5 years ago

              Any tips on how to get over the Apple cider vinegar taste? I have tried drinking this before and cannot get passed the vinegar. It makes me puke or gag every time.

              • RedFergie20

                RedFergie20 4 years ago

                I mix it with sparkling ice.

            • Lisa

              Lisa 5 years ago

              Can you leave out the vinegar.

              • recipewriter

                recipewriter 5 years ago

                Apple cider vinegar is a major component of this drink and has health benefits for 'curing' Keto Flu. Leaving it out essentially leaves you with plain lemon water.

            • tinaquesnel7e07b

              tinaquesnel7e07b 5 years ago

              Can I use the lemon juice in the little yellow lemon in the baking aisle?

              • recipewriter

                recipewriter 5 years ago

                yes!

            • Anonymous

              Anonymous 5 years ago

              Can I use Swerve instead of the Stevia? I can not handle stevia.

              • recipewriter

                recipewriter 5 years ago

                yes!

            • Andreas

              Andreas 5 years ago

              Is it ok to replace the water with some pre-chilled fruit infused tea? Just to get a more fruity “rade” flavour?

              • recipewriter

                recipewriter 5 years ago

                Considering the purpose of this recipe, it would be best to use plain water. Water infused with fruit will still have some natural sugar in it, which is exactly what you need to avoid when curing the 'keto flu'.

            • Eder

              Eder 5 years ago

              Make lemon ice cubes, then just add one to your water..... quicker than squeezing everyday

              • kakle

                kakle 5 years ago

                Genius!

            • Nic

              Nic 5 years ago

              Can “regular” sea salt be used instead of the Himalayan salt? Thank you.

              • recipewriter

                recipewriter 5 years ago

                Yes!

            • Cookie

              Cookie 6 years ago

              I agree love it without the sweetner I am use to drinking water with Lemon and vinegar and adding the salt is awesome thank you!!

              • Anonymous

                Anonymous 6 years ago

                Can you drink this even if you're already past the keto flu stage?

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Absolutely! This is a great drink for adding sodium to your diet, since it is very easy to become deficient in sodium on the keto diet.

              • Chelo01

                Chelo01 6 years ago

                Is it ok to leave the Stevie out I can't stand recipes with substitute sweeteners.

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Hi there, Yes! You can leave the stevia out and it is in fact encouraged. Hope this helps!