Pumping Up with AJ Sloan: Getting Lit with Electrolytes

July 15, 2022
AJ SLOAN

Whether you are banging it out at the gym or banging it out on a porn set, staying hydrated is clutch. This is where our friends electrolytes cum in. Electrolytes help you keep hydrated, along with several other important functions that keep you alive and thrusting. Electrolytes are key for regulating the water in your body, which helps everything from nerve responses to muscle contractions of all kinds.

There are many different electrolytes, one of the most prominent being Potassium. This element is very important in maintaining the balance of fluid (not that one) both inside and out of your cells. Now, some people are quick to grab a sports drink and throw it on their gym tab, but there are a butt load of natural options to get these in you, no poppers necessary.

Watermelon

When in season, watermelon is a delicious source of electrolytes. An average slice of watermelon holds about 320mg, or 11% of your daily value (DV) of Potassium. And as we all know, a juicy piece of watermelon will quench (almost) any thirst. Consisting of 92% water, it is an ideal snack for those of you aiming to slim down just a bit to get that body-ody-ody without full-on depriving yourself of nutrition.

CocoNUT water

One cup of this opaque deliciousness has roughly 350mg of Potassium (approximately 13%DV). I personally love it and gulp it down every day. You can find it literally anywhere but my go-to is (you guessed it) Trader Joe's.

Bananas

Most of you probably already know that bananas are oozing with Potassium. One nana contains about 422mg of potassium, a whomping 16% DV. Bananas are also a power vers. Blend it with your protein shake, throw it on some toast, or eat it with some peanut butter to add some protein and flavor.

Avocados

This popular fruit holds a record 660mg (22%DV) of Potassium. And it is super easy to add to your diet. Whether you're tapping out your Uber eats order or in line at your local café, always opt for the ever present "add avo" option. Guac night, anybody?

From banging out a workout to banging out a juicy booty, and everything in between, electrolytes have your back. Get them in you, your body will thank you. Now get out there and and make me proud, my thirsty little piglets!