This post is written in partnership with Halo, who make clean electrolytes. All opinions are my own. I only work with and recommend companies whose products I love, and I’m so excited to share my new wellness must-have with you! 

If you are reading this you probably already know the benefits of taking daily supplements such as multivitamins, probiotics, fish oil, and adaptogens, but what about a daily electrolyte? 

Just recently I’ve added electrolytes to my daily routine (specifically Halo Hydration), and am loving the benefits for all aspects of my health and wellbeing. As someone who works out (hard) for an hour a day, and who takes a daily infrared sauna I am no stranger to sweating (a lot). And for me, chugging plain water after these activities is just not going to cut it – I need to replace the electrolytes and trace minerals to enable me to feel energized and mentally sharp throughout my busy days. 

Those instant benefits are one of the things I love about consuming electrolytes – I feel better immediately, whereas the majority of supplements take at least 30 days of consistency for you to feel any benefits.  

And it’s not just me who can benefit from consuming electrolytes daily. As a Holistic Nutritionist, I’m passionate about using functional testing to help my clients achieve optimum health, and as such, I’ve seen hundreds of panels showing mineral status in the body. And rarely, do I see a client with optimized mineral balance, even in those who are eating a healthy diet. 

So why are we lacking in these minerals? Firstly, we are not getting enough of them in our everyday diets – our soil is over-farmed and does not contain the minerals that it did one hundred years ago, and even the healthiest of diets still does not match the nutrient-dense profile of that of our hunter/gatherer ancestors. Rarely do we consume enough mineral-rich foods such as shellfish, seeds, and organ meats as part of our usual diets, and we also have to consider the diets and farming practices used to produce our animal and fish products (you are what you eat, ate). 

And even if we are consuming these nutrient-dense foods on a regular basis, optimal health is not about what we eat, but what we absorb. Processed foods, alcohol, stress, and medications all take a toll on our gut health, and if we are not digesting and absorbing the nutrients in our diets then this can lead to low levels and deficiencies. 

Whilst my daily Halo helps me feel better post-workout or post sauna (or as mid-afternoon pick me up that is better for my adrenal health than another cup of coffee) in regards to long-term health and wellness, it can confer huge benefits also for the following aspects of health: 

• Blood sugar regulation: balancing blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity (how well we utilize carbs for fuel rather than storing them as fat) is key to preventing metabolic disease and optimizing body composition (lean muscle mass to body fat ratio). Low levels of magnesium may affect cellular glucose uptake, meaning that the glucose cannot get into the cell and instead continues to circulate in the blood, contributing to high blood sugar and high insulin levels. With Halo containing 15% of your daily recommended magnesium intake, it’s a great way to ensure you are getting enough of this magnificent mineral. 
• Digestion and absorption: electrolyte imbalances have a huge effect on our nervous system, and we often forget that a huge part of our digestion is controlled by nerve impulses. Our enteric nervous system orchestrates every inch of our digestive system and its healthy functioning relies on optimal electrolyte balance. Additionally, if we are dehydrated this can slow down the transit of waste throughout the colon, leaving us bloated, constipated, and contributing to the re-absorption of toxins. It also provides a less favorable environment for our microbiome, the population of good bacteria that live throughout our GI tract. 
• Skin health and anti-aging: we are well aware of the role dehydration can play in the appearance of our skin – fine lines, wrinkles, and a lack of plumpness and glow. But a diet that is low in minerals can also contribute to premature aging and inflammation of the skin. Trace minerals such as zinc are highly effective at lowering inflammation and preventing breakouts and copper is an essential cofactor in collagen production. And as Halo also contains free-radical fighting antioxidants it’s as much a part of your beauty routine as your double cleansing and nightly retinol. 

How to include a ‘Halo a day’ as part of your wellness routine? Upgrade your usual morning lemon water to halo to get the same alkalizing benefits plus minerals to love on your adrenal glands (I used to recommend my clients to add Himalayan salt to their water early in the morning, but now I recommend Halo for a more effective electrolyte and trace mineral balance), post-workout or post sauna (or both), or with ice as a mid-afternoon pick me up. 

Want to add Halo to your daily wellness routine? Click here and use the code HANWAY20 for a 20% discount!