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prep time
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cook time
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Ultimate Keto Flu Cure
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
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Ingredients
Warm Water
12 fl oz
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon
Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon
Himalayan Pink Salt Crystals by Trader Joe's
½ teaspoon
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.
Comments
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 3 years ago
It's a comfort drink when I'm not feeling 100%
Lorenzo 4 years ago
Impossible to drink
SMJ 4 years ago
I mixed this up to help rehydrate after a bout of tummy flu. I used liquid stevia from sprouts.
Soumayah 4 years ago
Do I get the same benifit if i leave out the salt?
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 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 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 4 years ago
I mix it with sparkling ice.
Lisa 5 years ago
Can you leave out the vinegar.
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 5 years ago
Can I use the lemon juice in the little yellow lemon in the baking aisle?
recipewriter 5 years ago
yes!
Anonymous 5 years ago
Can I use Swerve instead of the Stevia? I can not handle stevia.
recipewriter 5 years ago
yes!
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 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 5 years ago
Make lemon ice cubes, then just add one to your water..... quicker than squeezing everyday
kakle 5 years ago
Genius!
Nic 5 years ago
Can “regular” sea salt be used instead of the Himalayan salt? Thank you.
recipewriter 5 years ago
Yes!
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 6 years ago
Can you drink this even if you're already past the keto flu stage?
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 6 years ago
Is it ok to leave the Stevie out I can't stand recipes with substitute sweeteners.
recipewriter 6 years ago
Hi there, Yes! You can leave the stevia out and it is in fact encouraged. Hope this helps!