Recipe: all-over health drink

I used to drink Gatorade daily to ward off muscle cramps.  I'm eager to nix anything with added sugar from my diet, so I decided to start experimenting with ingredients to create a better-for-you daily recovery beverage.  As an added bonus, the cost of the ingredients is less per 16-oz serving than a bottle of Gatorade.  Sometimes the drink can start to taste a little "health food store" if you add too much of certain ingredients, so I've added options to sweeten it up if you like.

Start with a 16-oz bottle with a screw-off cap.  If you use a bottle with a spout or straw, sometimes ingredients get stuck and it's difficult to wash.

-Add 8 oz of natural grapefruit, orange, or pineapple juice
-Add 1 tbsp natural apple cider vinegar
-If you want to add sweetness and counteract the acid flavor, add a natural sweetener like 1 tsp stevia or maple syrup
-Add powdered ginger--I use 3 to 5 shakes from the spice container (add more or less to taste)
-Add powdered turmeric--I use 1 to 3 shakes from the spice container (add more or less to taste, but start with less if you're not familiar with the flavor)
-Add 1 tbsp black chia seeds (you can omit this if you don't want "floaters")
-Fill bottle the rest of the way with water or brewed tea

Shake well and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. (This makes the chia seeds soft.  If you didn't use chia, you don't need to refrigerate.)  I prepare my drink (and my packed lunch) in evening for the next day.

Here's a run-down of the health benefits of each ingredient:

-citrus juice contains tons of vitamin C, and it helps break up lactic acid in sore muscles
-apple cider vinegar aids digestion, boosts the immune system, and is a natural antibiotic--good to clear up skin issues and kill sore throats
-ginger aids digestion
-turmeric is high in antioxidants, which makes it great for clear skin and overall health
-chia contains healthy omega-3s (good for your heart) as well as fiber and protein