I’ve got an exciting summer giveaway for you guys! I recently received samples of Fat Leaf Water, a new sports hydration drink, and was shocked at how well it worked to cure my dehydration.
The brand has generously offered to give away a 12-pack plus a $50 Amazon gift card to one lucky My Beauty Bunny reader!
We all need more hydration but I REALLY need it!
So, just to give you some background…I have something called POTS, which means my blood pressure is usually low, and I have to eat a ton of salt to keep from passing out.
I also have aldosterone-deficiency, so I’m always taking electrolyte powders and even salt pills to keep up. When it’s hot out, my symptoms are even worse, so I was really excited to find Fat Leaf Water.
When I’m dehydrated, my fingertips look pruney, like I just got out of the bathtub. When I drink electrolytes, they plump up! Here’s a before and after. It’s a hot day today and I’m moderately dehydrated – nothing crazy. But you can see how my fingers plumped up about 30 minutes after drinking a Fat Leaf Water!
So, is Fat Leaf Water better than electrolyte powder?
I feel like Fat Leaf Water works better and faster than my normal electrolyte powders. I think that’s because it’s made with prickly pear fruit. If any plant knows how to stay hydrated, it’s a cactus!
Prickly pear has anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, electrolytes (magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus), vitamins, minerals, and the amino acid, taurine. It’s often used in hangover prevention and treatments, and that would actually be a GREAT use of this drink!
The drink is gluten-free, vegan, and made with natural ingredients. The bottles are BPA-free. Unlike coconut water, all of Fat Leaf Water’s ingredients are sourced within the US and Mexico, allowing for fewer emissions waste to create a more environmentally friendly product. They also plan to donate 1% of their profits to Conservation International.
Do you work out in the heat bro?
If you’re a human that is alive in the summertime, you probably need more hydration. But, if you’re a human who works out in the summertime, you DEFINITELY need more hydration. The taurine is an added benefit because it can help your heart and muscles.
Last weekend, I took some Fat Leaf Water with me to my in-laws house in the Los Angeles valley for a 4th of July homemade pizza party. Because we are social distancing, we had to stay outside the whole time, which meant no air conditioning in 96-degree heat.
Because of the health issues I mentioned (and probably my genetics), I DO NOT tolerate heat well. I get dizzy and confused, and just super uncomfortable. The in-laws offered me coconut water, which is great, but it just doesn’t do the job that an electrolyte drink does. I had the entire case of Fat Leaf Water with me (to take photos for this post!), so I drank some and offered it to them. I think it saved me from heat exhaustion!
What does it taste like?
There are three flavors – Rimrock Red (my favorite!), KeyLime Mirage and Mojave Citrus. Rimrock Red is the sweetest in my opinion, and I’d buy a case of that alone in the future!
These don’t taste like Gatorade, because they are not full of sugar. If you’re watching your sugar, KeyLime has the lowest sugar (6 grams for the whole bottle), but keep in mind, a little sugar is necessary when you are extremely dehydrated (it can help your body absorb the electrolytes more efficiently).
The other flavors have 16 grams, which is not super low, but it’s not Gatorade-level-high (which is about 34 grams for 20 oz.).
Overall, I think KeyLime and Mojave Citrus are a tad bitter for my taste, but they work so well to hydrate me, that I don’t mind. The Rimrock Red flavor is actually delicious and one I would drink just for the taste alone.
Who wants to win a 12-pack case of Fat Leaf Water and a $50 Amazon gift card?
I think you’ll appreciate having Fat Leaf Water on hand whether you are working out, having some cocktails, or just hanging out in the sun this summer. Being well hydrated will also give your skin a glow year-round! If you want to buy some, you can do that via their Kickstarter campaign here.
I’m so excited that one of you will get to try a variety pack of this amazing drink for FREE, plus get a $50 Amazon gift card! Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below.
By entering this giveaway, you agree to the official rules. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older, US only. Ends 7/15/20 at 12 am PST.
Shipra says
These all sound great, and I love the fact that they are pretty low sugar compared to other electrolytes!
Elena R. says
I would love to try Rimrock Red!
Mya Murphy says
I also like sweeter drinks..so the RimRock Red sounds amazing!! But, I’d give em all a try.. 😋
Polarbelle says
I’m most interested in the lime….I think. I’d probably like them all.
Sandy Weinstein says
mojave citrus please, i love citrus and i like a little kick.
Amber Kolb says
All the flavors sound good, but I would definitely try the Rimrock red first!
Diane Sabatini says
These sound great for the summer.
Diane Sabatini says
Just realized I forgot my flavor; definitely the Rimrock Red.
Bernardina Sims says
RimRock Red!
monique s says
I am most excited to try citrus
Sharon Rooney says
I think the first one I would try would be the Rimrock Red.
Anita Kennett says
Like the sound of Rimrock Red
Kelly Kimmell says
I think I’d like to try the Rimrock Red!
mami2jcn says
I’d like to try the key lime.
Cynthia says
The Rimrock Red sounds delish!!!
Elle says
I want to try Mojave Citrus.
Kim Pincombe-Cole says
I don’t tolerate the heat well either. The Key Lime flavor sounds like it would be my favorite.
paige chandler says
I want to try the key lime most
Tara L says
I would love to try Mojave Citrus it looks really tasty.
Gabrielle says
I would love to try the Rimrock Red. It sounds like you’re right and it would be the tastiest.
Lisa says
I want to try the Rimrock Red.
Susan Turner says
These look awesome for the summer
Erika Luther says
They all sound good. Rimrock Red sounds very tasty!
ELIZABETH C. says
I would love to try the Keylime. Sounds yummy!
Terri Shaw says
The Rimrock Red sounds good.
Angelica says
These sound so yummy and good for you! I really want to try the Mojave Citrus! I love turmeric and citrus together!
Donna L Holder says
really amazing stuff
Barrie says
Key Lime Mirage is the first I would try. I’d have to fight my hubby for one, though!
David Hollingsworth says
The Rimrock Red sounds tasty.
Amber says
I’m most excited to try Mojave Citrus!
Sarah says
I would try the Rimrock Red flavor first.
denise says
Rimrock Red sounds delicious and perfect for summer.
Timmy says
Key Lime Mirage
Kimberly says
Rimrock Red Sounds refreshing and delicious!
Ashley Mains says
I’d love to try the Rimrock Red!
Richard Hicks says
I want to try the Rimrock Red first.
Ann Fantom says
I would like to try Fat Leaf Water’s Rimrock Red flavor the most.
Paula D says
While I would likely enjoy the taste of the Rimrock Red best, I would probably buy the Key Lime because I prefer having less sugar.
KariLorr says
I want to try RimRock Red.
Darlene Carbajal says
I want to try Rimrock Red!
Barbara Montag says
I would love to try the Mojave Citrus – sounds so refreshing.
Liz N. says
Key Lime for me – one of my favorite flavors!
heather says
I so want to try Rimrock Red that sounds so good.
Cheryl B says
I would try Rimrock Red.
Maureen says
Would love to try the Mojave Citrus
MelodyJ says
I want to try Mojave Citrus.
Shannon citrino says
Rimrock red looks good
Debbie Yoder says
The Rimrock red for sure!
Susan Smith says
I’d love to try the Rimrock Red flavor.
Michele C says
Key Lime Mirage sounds fantastic!
Wendell Walker says
I would like to try the Rimrock Red, that sounds interesting
Tracy Robertson says
Thank you for telling me about this water! I never heard of it before but it sounds good and I want to try it. I think Rimrock Red would be my favorite, but I want to try all 3.
EMMA L HORTON says
I WOULD LIKE TO TRY RIMROCK RED.
Linda says
I want to try Rimrock Red.
Antoinette M says
I’d like to try Mojave Citrus.
Melissa Storms says
I would most like to try the KeyLime mirage flavor.
Debra Branigan says
I would like to try the Rimrock Red flavor.
Chris L says
I want to try the Rimrock Red.
Julieh says
I would live to try rimrock red.
Carolyn Daley says
I am excited to try Rimrock Red because it has blueberry and raspberry flavors.
Derek Jennings says
The lime flavor sounds so good!
Cynthia Richardson says
I think I’d like to try Mojave Citrus
Paula S. says
All of the flavors sound really good to me, but I think I would love to try the Key Lime first!
Stephanie Larison says
Fat Leaf Water’s Rimrock Red is the one I’d like to try first.
Holly Thomas says
Rimrock Red sounds really good.
AEKZ2 says
I would like to try the Mojave Citrus
Sand says
I’m excited to try Rimrock Red.
Sarah L says
I love key lime so I’d try that one first.
Thanks for the contest.
Cassandra D says
I would go with Rimrock Red.
Buddy Garrett says
I love to go try Rimrock Red