{"id":99070,"date":"2025-07-28T10:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99070\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:01:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:01:12","slug":"the-10-best-electrolyte-rich-foods-according-to-dietitians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99070\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Electrolyte-Rich Foods, According To Dietitians"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electrolyte drinks<\/a> are everywhere right now. Between Liquid I.V.<\/a>, LMNT<\/a>, BodyArmor<\/a>, and more, everyone wants to make sure they\u2019re hydrated and ready to take on the day feeling their best. But what you might not realize is that everyday foods are packed with these minerals, too\u2014and you probably already eat them.<\/p>\n

\u201cElectrolytes<\/a> are minerals, such as sodium<\/a>, potassium, magnesium<\/a>, and calcium<\/a>, that regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions,\u201d explains registered dietitian Keri Gans, RDN. \u201cThey are vital, but most people don\u2019t need to worry about them every day. Unless you\u2019re sweating heavily or exercising for long periods, a well-balanced diet will provide everything you need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meet the experts:<\/strong> Keri Gans<\/a>, RDN, is a New York-based registered dietitian and author of The Small Change Diet<\/a>. Molly Kimball<\/a>, RD, CSSD, is a New Orleans-based registered dietitian. Julie Stefanski<\/a>, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sweat is mostly water and sodium, along with some potassium, calcium, and magnesium, adds registered dietitian Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to replenish these minerals, but only after you sweat buckets\u2014like after long endurance workout sessions (anything over 60 to 90 minutes<\/a>) such as marathon training<\/a>, especially in hot weather, or when you’re sweating heavily during your hot yoga class<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While drinks are a convenient way to replenish your electrolytes when you\u2019re on the go, whole foods provide electrolytes (along with other nutrients like fiber<\/a>, vitamins, and antioxidants) without the added sugars or artificial colors that many drinks contain, Gans says. It’s important to consume 300 to 600 milligrams of sodium right after an intense sweat sesh because you lose a lot of this electrolyte with sweat, Kimball adds. You’ll want to also eat some potassium, magnesium, and calcium, but because you don’t lose as much of those through sweat, there\u2019s no need to hit a quota\u2014all that matters is they make an appearance on your plate.<\/p>\n

Wondering which foods contain the most electrolytes? The next time you go grocery shopping, keep these expert-approved recs in mind\u2014no sports drink required.<\/p>\n

Why Electrolytes Are Important<\/strong><\/p>\n