<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I don't mean to be cynical, but I'm a little suspicious of the WHO's recommendation that people avoid homemade electrolyte solutions containing sugar because sugar requires enzymes to digest. I believe it is highly likely that the WHO may be "feathering its nest" by promoting products made by their major sponsors -- the makers of Pedialyte or other commercially prepared electrolyte solutions. Here's why I don't believe a little sugar in 2 liters of water is harmful to people with mild to moderate diarrhea: (1) There is still disagreement between various reputable organizations about what the "best" electrolyte solution is. Some say no sugar, others qualify the type of sugar, still others recommend rice solids. There are also disagreements about the various amounts of sodium & potassium, etc. There's no one general consenses amoung the "experts" except that electrolyte solutions should be offered when diarrhea is present. So I'm a little suspicious of an organization that promotes one particular type of solution or only commercially prepared solutions as the "one & only" best. (I'm not necessarily saying this is what the WHO is doing, but it does sound suspicious.) (2) UNICEF has been teaching people in third world countries how to make home made electrolyte solutions for decades & it's estimated that these solutions have saved the lives of well over one million babies. The UNICEF solution contains rice flour which does take enzymes to digest, but it's still saving babies. (3) Conventional medicine in the US is currently recommending ANY and ALL clear fluids including koolade, soda pop, apple juice, Gatorade for diarrhea. All these beverages are high in sugar. And very few US babies are dying from dehydration as they often do in third world countries. (I know this is like comparing apples to oranges, but I hope you get the point) (4) Kaiser's recommended homemade electrolyte solution contains a little sugar, but they do discourage the consumption of Gatorade & fruit juices which contain high concentrations of sugar. So . . . the bottom line is you have some good choices. There are many excellent discussions & recommendations on line for management of diarrhea and many include various recipes electrolyte solutions. Valerie in Tacoma *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List*