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The Heat Is On!Monday, June 30, 2014 - by Water2Drink![]() Now that we
are in the heat of summer, many people think that consuming sports or energy drinks
will provide replacement electrolytes and nutrients lost through sweating or
sports activities. In fact, these drinks
are extremely high in sugar and are particularly marketed within sporting
events. For example, among sponsors of
the World Cup currently being held in #Brazil, Coca Cola is an official
corporate partner of #FIFA, and McDonald’s is an official sponsor of the #WorldCup. Marketing messaging
gives the impression that these drinks, though high in sugar, could support an
active, healthy lifestyle. As with other
health products, you should educate yourself on the content of these drinks,
and the effect sugar consumption has on the body. Some of the energy drinks contain between 60
and 70 grams of #sugar in a single bottle.
Additionally,
research shows that liquid calories are known to be less satiating than solid
calories and fill you up less. This can
set up a cycle of overindulging on sugary beverages as the body searches for
nutrients and hydration.
Unless you
are an elite athlete, the best hydrating beverage for the body is fresh,
filtered water. Replacing sugary drinks
with water reduces your sugar intake and cuts your risk of obesity, high blood
pressure and diabetes. Consider the
critical role water plays in your body, and find out here how much water your
body needs for digestion, body temperature regulation, and other important
functions. |
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