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"Lately, I&amp;#39;ve been a little obsessed with electrolyte-enhanced water. The other day, there was a sale at the store--10 bottles for $10--and my eyes did that whirly jackpot thing, cartoon character-style. What&amp;#39;s going on here?\nPinterestFacebookWater with electrolytes isn&amp;#39;t exactly new--it flowed (heh) into the mainstream bottled-water scene about five years ago, and now you can find it on shelves in just about every grocery store. Electrolyte-enhanced waters have things like potassium and sodium added to them, which help your body absorb the water more quickly. These electrolytes are helpful in preventing dehydration, so they&amp;#39;re especially useful during and after intense workouts. But filtered tap water is A-OK for shorter workouts and day-to-day hydration.\nSo is it necessary to invest in bottles of the stuff? You can actually DIY a version of your own electrolyte-enhanced water using things you probably already have in your kitchen. Dr. Oz&amp;#39;s site features a recipe from Bob Harper with four ingredients: water, agave nectar, sea salt, and baking soda (WebMD has a similar recipe). Filling a water bottle about halfway with citrus juice--which contains potassium--and distilled water, plus pinches of salt and honey, can make an electrolyte-infused drink, too.\nOf course, doing it yourself won&amp;#39;t be exactly like the stuff on the shelves--brands like SmartWater, for example, are also &amp;quot;vapor-distilled,&amp;quot; and most brands are also flavorless--but as someone who&amp;#39;s shelled out more than she probably needs to on bottles to drink post-workout, I love having these cheaper options at the ready.\nDo you drink electrolyte-enhanced water--or just go for the regular stuff? Are you a sportsdrink fan?\nMore about electrolytes:\n\nAfternoon Snack: Boost Electrolytes and Make Water More Interesting With These Fizzy Tablets\n\n\nHealth Controversy: Should You Do a Juice Cleanse?\n\n Hangover Remedies That You Can Feel Good About (Morning-After Greasy Foods Need Not Apply)\nPhoto: Thinkstock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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