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Coconut water electrolyte drink with lime and mineral salt for Full GAPS

Coconut Water Electrolyte Drink for Full GAPS

A four-ingredient Full GAPS drink with equal parts filtered water and pure coconut water, fresh lime juice, and one pinch natural mineral salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 14-to-16-ounce glass
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: GAPS
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup filtered water or plain sparkling mineral water
  • 2/3 cup pure coconut water ingredient list should contain coconut water only
  • 1-2 fresh limes start with 1 and add the second for more tartness
  • 1 pinch natural unprocessed mineral or sea salt

Equipment

  • Clear 14-to-16-ounce drinking glass
  • Two small glass measuring cups
  • Stainless-steel measuring cups
  • Stainless-steel knife
  • Approved wooden cutting board
  • Citrus juicer with approved food-contact material
  • Stainless-steel teaspoon
  • Neutral ceramic coaster and spoon rest

Method
 

  1. Pour 2/3 cup filtered still water or plain sparkling mineral water into a clear 14-to-16-ounce glass.
  2. Add 2/3 cup pure coconut water. The two measured liquids should be equal in volume.
    Equal measures filtered water and pure coconut water with lime and mineral salt before mixing
  3. Roll 1 lime under firm pressure until it softens. Cut it in half and squeeze the juice into the glass, keeping seeds out. Reserve the second lime until after tasting.
  4. Add 1 pinch natural unprocessed mineral or sea salt.
  5. Stir until no salt crystals remain at the bottom. Taste, and add the second lime only if you want more tartness. Drink fresh.
    Finished coconut water electrolyte drink after stirring until the natural salt dissolves

Notes

Full GAPS: Use after pure coconut water, fresh lime, and natural unprocessed salt are appropriate and tolerated. Coconut water places this drink on Full GAPS, not the earlier Introduction stages.
Water: Use 2/3 cup filtered still water or plain sparkling mineral water. Stir sparkling water gently and drink promptly.
No sweetener or powder: This exact card contains no honey, sugar, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium, baking soda, or electrolyte mix.
Storage: Mix and drink fresh. If briefly refrigerated, cover, stir again, and use the same day.

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