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"So-called "sports drinks" should be eliminated, since they are high in calories. Soda, juice, and energy and sports drinks contain empty calories that will make you fat; they also contain caffeine, which is addictive and makes you consume even more of those useless calories. If you are thirsty, drink water. Replacing sodas and juices with water will help you lose more than five pounds per year, solving the weight problems of most people." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Flavored Sugar Drinks, sports drinks, Sweetened Tea Don't fall into the trap of drinking your calories because clever advertising convinces you that you need to replenish your electrolytes. You won't get instantly smarter from "smart" water or faster from sports drinks or healthier from teas that have lots of artificial sweeteners or corn syrup. If you want to sweeten a beverage, use a teaspoon of honey or add x/% inch of 100 percent juice to your water or fresh brewed tea." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"The ideal drink for fluid and energy replacement during exercise is one that tastes good to the athlete, does not causes gastrointestinal discomfort when consumed in large volumes, is rapidly emptied from the stomach and absorbed in the intestine, and provides energy in the form of carbohydrate. sports drinks typically have three main ingredients: water, carbohydrate, and sodium. The water and carbohydrate provide fluid and energy, respectively, and sodium is included to aid water absorption and retention." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"In fact, Gatorade and other sports drinks are so popular that both sports teams and most individual athletes keep these drinks close by during competition to enhance performance. sports drinks were originally built on a strong foundation of scientific fact, a true breakthrough for enhancing athletic performance. From humble beginnings we now have a new generation of energy drinks with dozens of them designed to provide the body with artificial energy. These include Red Bull®, Rock Star, Bawls®, 180 Energy Drink®, Monster® and yes, even an energy drink called Cocaine." - Craig Pepin-Donat, The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie (Get the book.)

"Soda, juice, and energy and sports drinks contain empty calories that will make you fat; they also contain caffeine, which is addictive and makes you consume even more of those useless calories. If you are thirsty, drink water. Replacing sodas and juices with water will help you lose more than five pounds per year, solving the weight problems of most people. I don't advocate drinking any minimal amount of water above what you would drink normally based on your sense of thirst because I don't think there is evidence to support doing so." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Flavored waters or sports drinks. These are almost always full of sugar and/or and artificial sweeteners. If you see the words sucralose, Splenda, or aspartame, run the other way. 3. High-protein energy bars with the words "sports bar," "energy bar," or "diet bar." These are a red alert. Not to be confused with high-protein, low net carb bars, almost all of these are grain-based sugar bombs that hide under the guise of being "healthy" or high in protein. 4. Trail mix or granola. These usually come with the words "all natural," but remember that sugar is all natural, as is cyanide." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Sports drinks (artificial colors, big ripoff) In the same category of "sports" products sold to suckers, you'll find those salty, neon-colored sports drinks. These sports drinks represent one of the worst ways you can spend dollars at the grocery store. They are made primarily of salt water colored with artificial colors. They provide virtually no nutrition, and are vastly overpriced based on the cost of their ingredients." - Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.)

"You won't get instantly smarter from "smart" water or faster from sports drinks or healthier from teas that have lots of artificial sweeteners or corn syrup. If you want to sweeten a beverage, use a teaspoon of honey or add x/% inch of 100 percent juice to your water or fresh brewed tea. If you count it as a half a Flex (2 for 1), you can combine 4 ounces of any 100 percent SuperFoods juice to your water or tea. And unless you're out there exercising for more than 60 minutes doing cardiovascular, aerobic exercise on a regular basis, you generally don't need a sports drink." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"In the world of sport, athletes consume carbohydrate during exercise using a variety of foods and drinks and a variety of feeding schedules. sports drinks (commercial solutions providing 4% to 8% carbohydrate? to 8 g carbohydrate/100 ml—electrolytes and palatable flavors) are particularly valuable because these allow athletes to replace their fluid and carbohydrate needs simultaneously." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "It must be emphasized here that the addition of sodium and other electrolytes to sports drinks is to increase palatability, maintain thirst (and therefore promote drinking), prevent hyponatremia, and increase the rate of water uptake, rather than to replace the electrolyte losses through sweating. Replacement of the electrolytes lost in sweat can normally wait until the postexercise recovery period. 1." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Flavor companies are huge plants comprised of a small and elite group of skilled scientists ("food technologists" or "flavorists") who work in labs to find the right chemical balance in test tubes to give you the flavor of those french fries, and even the flavor in toothpastes, ice cream, breakfast cereals, chips, pet food, cookies, mouthwashes, antacids, soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled teas, wine coolers, all-natural juice drinks, organic soy drinks, beers, and malt liquors. These same plants manufacture the smells found in fine perfumes, as well as household products (e.g." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"This sodium concentration is similar to the upper limit of the sodium concentration found in sweat, but it is considerably higher than the sodium concentration of many commercially available sports drinks, which usually contain 10 to 25 mmol/L (60 to 150 mg/L). Ingesting a beverage containing sodium not only promotes rapid fluid absorption in the small intestine but also allows the plasma sodium concentration to remain elevated during the rehydration period and helps to maintain thirst while delaying stimulation of urine production." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Try clear fluids like water, ginger ale, juice, and sports drinks. Broth, tea, cola, and light soups are kind to your stomach, too. Regain balance with bland foods. Move on to solid foods when your vomiting spell passes. Start slow with small but frequent portions. Stick with starchy foods, such as crackers, dry toast, or cooked cereal. Stay away from strong-tasting or strong-smelling foods, as well as fried, greasy, or sweet foods. Don't mix hot and cold dishes. Be a BRAT to your stomach. The BRAT eating plan is your final stop before returning to your normal diet." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"I tried a lot of the sports drinks, but they didn't seem to help with the cramping. Someone suggested that I either eat bananas or drink tomato juice. Unfortunately for me, I don't like either food. I was told that the cramping was due to a loss of potassium in the body. An assistant tennis pro suggested I try drinking the infant solution called Pedialyte. I thought that was a crazy idea, but I tried it because I didn't like waking at midnight with a leg cramp. To my surprise, the Pedialyte has worked like a charm and has eliminated my cramping. Pedialyte has one other unexpected benefit." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"If you exercise at high intensity for several hours, taking a sports drink or electrolyte drink during and after the activity can be helpful (see "Sports Drinks"). The bottom line is: don't worry about how much you sweat. Some people sweat more than others, just as some people drool more when they go to the dentist. Just drink lots of fluid and avoid overheating. Sports Drinks Sports drinks are the "in" thing with the sweat generation — they're becoming as important as the proper shoes. There is no doubt that they are effective in combating dehydration." - Covert Bailey, Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit (Get the book.)

"In acute situations do not eat solid foods if you do not feel like them, but stay hydrated with water, soups, vegetable juices, sports drinks with electrolytes, and broths. Miso broth or other clear broths \J3r help restore proper fluid and electrolyte balance. Give a child with food poisoning an oral electrolyte formula such as Pedialyte™, available over the counter. Drink barley or rice water, made from 1 cup of raw grain added to 1 quart of boiling water, to soothe an inflamed stomach or intestine. Let the grain steep for 20 minutes, strain the liquid, and drink throughout the day." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Drink a fortified drink like Gatorade" if you are participating in vigorous physical activity, such as a sporting event, or have prolonged fever or diarrhea. sports drinks can help replenish electrolytes lost by the body in such situations. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which cause dehydration by inducing urination. Eat five to seven servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Most fruits and vegetables contain at least 70-90% water. They can also provide you with important vitamins and minerals." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "In the early stages of dehydration, sports drinks such as Catorade™ can be used. Oral rehydration solution: These are available over the counter and should be mixed with water as directed. They can be taken even if diarrhea and vomiting persist. A home oral rehydration solution can be mixed with sugar, salt, and baking soda. This makes a solution very similar to the intravenous fluids administered at a hospital for dehydration. Mix 1 liter of filtered water, 2 tbsp of sugar, % tsp of salt, % tsp of potassium chloride, and Vi tsp of baking soda." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Toxins from Beverages: 160,000 Pasteurized milk, soft drinks, diet colas, "energy" (highly caffeinated) drinks, sports drinks, juice concentrates, coffee, alcohol, refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, artificial coloring, etc. Toxins from Air: 200,000 Fossil fuels, benzene, smoke, chemtrail residue, paint fumes, carpet out-gassing, pet dander, mold and mildew, dust mites, air fresheners, cleaning supplies, etc." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"If your blood pressure is high, consult your physician before using sports drinks. But even skeptical Dr. Paton concedes one advantage to sports drinks—convenience. He prefers to eat a light lunch during all-day cross-country ski excursions, and sports drinks offer a convenient way to obtain some carbohydrate without chewing it. If you steer clear of big lunches during your workouts, a sports drink might be a good way to go—except for the "lite" brands. They're low in carbohydrate. the weather, the more important adequate hydration becomes." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures (Get the book.) "Then there's the issue of the sodium in sports drinks. Sodium may be an electrolyte, but most Americans consume too much. The recommended daily intake is 500 milligrams. The typical American consumes 3,000 to 7,000 milligrams. Many nutritionists question the wisdom of guzzling down more sodium in the name of better rehydration because dietary sodium can raise blood pressure and increase risk of heart attack and stroke. If your blood pressure is high, consult your physician before using sports drinks. But even skeptical Dr. Paton concedes one advantage to sports drinks—convenience." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures (Get the book.) "They don't need sports drinks." But strenuous, sustained athletic activity can deplete electrolytes, impairing performance and triggering muscle cramps. In addition, sports drinks contain carbohydrate, the body's main fuel. As they rehydrate the body, they also provide an energy boost. Several studies have shown that sports drinks have some advantages over plain water. They're absorbed faster, provide more complete rehydration and even enhance performance a bit." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures (Get the book.)

"Drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. sports drinks and fruit drinks are fine, but it's important to drink more water. • Limit coffee, tea, sodas, and acidic foods if you have a bladder infection. "It is the acidity of these products that is irritating to the bladder lining," notes Gordon. • Don't be a "bladder holder," she warns. Urinate every two to three hours in the daytime. Empty your bladder completely each time. • Wipe front to back, and get in the habit of using wet wipes after every bowel movement. • Wash your genital area daily with soap and water." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"In fact, one by one, school districts around the country have been banishing soft drinks, if not sugary foods, from their premises, although some, we've been dismayed to discover, still allow sales of sugary sports drinks and fruit drinks, as well as potentially dangerous, artificially sweetened beverages. But let's look at some of the outstanding wins. California, Maine, Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Tennessee all now have some kind of soda and/or candy restrictions in place in the schools, reports Gary Ruskin of Commercial Alert." - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.)

"When I shared the results with Mansukhani, she was unconvinced: "This study doesn't prove that sports drinks are better at hydrating kids. The researcher's definition of superior 'hydration' seems to be mainly based on the fact that children drank more Capri-Sun. But we know the reason kids drank more is because they like the taste. To say a sports drink has a true hydration benefit, they would have to study a large number of kids, do a detailed evaluation to document dehydration, and show that the child's status improved with the sports drink." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.) "Ludwig stressed that "kids are not triathletes" and that sports drinks would come in handy only if dehydration were suddenly to become a public health menace.31 Likewise troubled by the burgeoning "thirst epidemic," Coca-Cola has positioned its Powerade line of "high-performance" beverages—some of which ironically contain high levels of caffeine—to respond to the problem. A Powerade product called Advance, for instance, is marketed as combining "the energy you want with the hydration you need." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.)

"Flavored sports drinks containing electrolytes are not necessary for fluid replacement during brief periods of exercise, but they may be more effective in encouraging the athlete to drink frequently and in larger amounts.58,59 Lifestyle changes that may be helpful Many athletes use exercise and weight-modifying diets as tools to change their body composition, assuming that a lower percentage of body fat and/or higher lean body mass is desirable in any sport. There is no single standard for body weight and body composition that applies to all types of athletic activities." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"The Hidden Dehydration Epidemic While nutrition advocates are busy sounding alarm bells about diet-related threats to health such as obesity and diabetes, the marketers of "sports drinks" are trying to convince us that we (especially children) are imperiled by another malady altogether: severe dehydration." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.)

"If the irritation of the stomach lining occurs more frequently because of regular consumption of coffee, soft drinks, sports drinks, sugar, chocolate, meat, nicotine, alcohol, drugs, and other unhealthful items, it may lead to a fully developed inflammation. Unless the person's lifestyle and diet are altered to eliminate these irritating substances, an ulcer will form. Incapable of removing the daily generated metabolic waste, cellular debris and toxic food particles from the area of the ulcer lesions, the stomach cells can no longer perform their normal activities." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Mansukhani says that in the average child or adult's healthy diet, there is no role for sports drinks, and that water is best for hydration.37 The Processed-Food Conundrum: Nature Nourishes Best Too often I hear nutrition advocates argue that when a company makes a change, even a less than perfect one, that's "a step in the right direction." As if food corporations have begun to "see the light" and, with a little coaxing, it's only a matter of time before they transform themselves into purveyors of truly healthy products." - Michele Simon, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back (Get the book.)

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