• Electrolyte drinks for hydration are a hot market, but many contain added sugars — some more than soda. • To save money and cut back on sugar, make your own electrolyte drink with a sports dietitian's recipe. • It uses simple ingredients like sea salt, lemon, and orange juice to replenish key nutrients.

Hydration is having a moment.

As wellness becomes a priority for consumers, electrolyte drinks are booming. Demand for sodas is dwindling. Instead, people are flocking to products designed to quench thirst and replenish nutrients.

Gatorade, PepsiCo's OG sports drink, is now vying for cooler space alongside BodyArmor (from Coca-Cola) and Electrolit (owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper). A host of electrolyte powder packets are also competing for consumer attention.

They all promise an extra

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