DIY Electrolytes: Turning Garden Surplus into Functional Hydration | Sparking Joy

This week on White Strawberries, we’re talking about DIY electrolytes — making your own hydration mix right from the kitchen (and garden).

Whether you’re in autumn apple season in the Northern Hemisphere or heading into long, sunny days here in New Zealand, this episode shows you how to turn fruit surplus into clean, functional hydration — without the bright blue sports drinks or artificial sweeteners.

I share how a 12-hour adventure race taught me the importance of electrolytes, what I learned from Dr. Stacy Sims — author of ROAR
and a leading expert in female physiology and hydration — and how to hit the “Goldilocks zone” for osmolality so your water actually hydrates you.

You’ll hear my go-to recipe using apples, honey, Himalayan salt, and cream of tartar — plus how to freeze it into easy electrolyte cubes for race day, gardening, or kid’s sport.

✨ Why it sparks joy: It’s gut-friendly, garden-inspired, and turns food surplus into fuel. It’s hydration that actually works — and it tastes good.

💧 Get the full recipe and breakdown — DM me the word electrolyte on Instagram: @whitestrawberriespodcast

May your garden be abundant, your strawberries white, and your hydration delightfully balanced.