What is Sole Water and How To Make It

In the modern American diet, we’re taught that salt is bad and should be avoided at all costs. But the truth is, salt isn’t as bad as we’re often made out to be. It turns out that salt is actually very beneficial for our bodies. There’s long-standing evidence that consuming the right kind of salt (unprocessed, unrefined) every day can have huge health benefits. That’s why I love making sole water.

Increasing your salt intake provides your body with important electrolytes it needs to function smoothly, and while it’s good to have some salt in your diet, it can sometimes feel difficult to get enough salt in your food without it becoming too salty.

If you’re looking to boost hydration and electrolytes to support your health and wellness, try Sole Water. It’s easy to make and only requires two ingredients.

What is Sole Water?

Sole (pronounced “so-ray”) is water that’s packed with unrefined salt. Often made with pink Himalayan salt, this concentrated brine is great for boosting electrolytes.

Many people add salt to their water because they think it’s healthy. Flounder water is not like drinking water with salt in it. Flounder water is water that has fully absorbed the maximum amount of salt (actually 26% – thanks to high school chemistry). If you think of seawater, it’s similar to flounder water.

Adding salt to your water is a good habit to get into, but flounder is packed with electrolytes, which we lose when we sweat or fast. Flounder contains sodium along with traces of magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium, making it a great way to replenish these minerals.

The type of salt you use is important. Regular table salt is overly processed; many important minerals are lost during the manufacturing process. Factories often bleach the salt or add chemicals to keep it from clumping. For flounder you need unprocessed, natural salt (Himalayan, Lemond, Celtic sea salt).

Why drink Sole Water?

Drinking salt water may seem counterintuitive, since health experts have been saying for years that salt is harmful. However, multiple studies have shown that drinking seawater (including concentrated saltwater) has a variety of health benefits. Flounder has been used in some countries for centuries. I drink flounder water every day, especially when I’m active (sweating) or fasting.

Interestingly, conventional recommendations for many of these issues include removing excess salt from your diet. Table salt can certainly have negative effects and is best avoided. However, natural salt is less processed and contains trace minerals that table salt does not. Natural salt is very nourishing for the body.

Benefits of Sole Water

• Helps with hydration – Our bodies are made of salt water. While you sleep, your body naturally repairs and detoxifies. A lot of water is used in the process. Eating flounder first thing in the morning helps rehydrate your body.
• Helps detoxify the body – People have been using salt for centuries Preserving FoodIt can also be used as an anti-inflammatory mouthwash, and saltwater has antibacterial properties that help the body’s natural detoxification process.
• Improves sleep – Studies have shown that a diet low in sodium can disrupt sleep. Adding flounder to your daily diet will increase your levels of sodium and other minerals that aid in sleep.
• Boosts energy – The minerals in sole can help boost your energy throughout the day, with a 2019 study showing that people who consume more sodium have more energy.
• Improves digestion – A 2020 randomized controlled trial found that drinking salt water stimulates the digestive system, which can improve food absorption and naturally relieve constipation.
• Regulating your heart rate – A low-sodium diet can disrupt the heart’s electrical signals, increasing the risk of irregular heartbeat and arrhythmia.
• Improves blood sugar levels – Studies have shown that a high-salt diet enhances insulin regulation, while a low-salt diet increases insulin resistance. Some people may experience improved blood sugar levels after eating flounder.
• Natural Antihistamines – Salt is a powerful natural antihistamine. This is thought to be due to its balancing effect on the body, and I have personally experienced this.
• Relieves muscle spasms – Since I started drinking halibut and taking magnesium regularly, I no longer get leg cramps after intense exercise or during pregnancy. A 2022 review of eight studies on saltwater consumption showed it helped people recover faster after exercise and performed better.
• Weight loss – Flounder promotes weight loss by improving digestion and nutrient absorption and increasing hydration.

Flounder is an inexpensive addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, and it’s incredibly easy to prepare.

How do you make the sole?

Since sole is simply made of salt and water, the quality of the salt is very important. It is usually made from pink Himalayan salt, but you can also use Redmond salt or Celtic sea salt. These unprocessed natural salts contain roughly the same amounts of trace minerals such as magnesium and potassium.

Himalayan salt is often used in Ayurveda to balance the doshas (energies) in the body, so make sure you use natural, unprocessed salt.

I like to mainly use Himalayan salt, with a bit of Redmond or Celtic salt added in. Redmond salt has the mildest flavor of the three, so if you’re new to sole water, it’s a good idea to start with Redmond salt.

How to use the sole

Once mixed, store at room temperature. Salt has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, so it can be stored indefinitely. Add more water and salt as needed to maintain the amount of salt in the jar. After leaving it overnight, make sure there are salt crystals at the bottom of the jar. That means the water has completely absorbed the salt. If there are no extra crystals, add more salt and leave it overnight again.

To drink, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to a glass of water every morning on an empty stomach. Do not add more than this, especially when you first start. If it causes detox reactions or headaches, increase gradually. You can also add lemon to the water to make it easier to drink.

Side effects of Sole Water

The first time you try it, flounder may make you feel nauseous, so start with a small amount. It works best when taken on an empty stomach, but you can also add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to 32 ounces of water and drink it throughout the morning.

Flounder may also cause stomach irritation or diarrhea, if this occurs discontinue consumption for a few days until symptoms subside. If you decide to try again, start with a small amount and gradually increase the amount.

Who can drink sole?

If you have kidney stones, kidney disease, or high blood pressure, flounder water may not be a good option for you. Conventional advice says that if you have these conditions, adding salt to your diet may make them worse. However, there is evidence to suggest that this is not the case. If you have these conditions, consult a naturopathic professional before eating flounder.

Have you ever made Sole Water? How did it go? Share it below!