Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Ditch This Drink

Here's an easy way to cut calories: ditch the sports drinks. Unless you're exercising for more than an hour, you don't need them. Although the added electrolytes might be helpful to a professional athlete, the average person does not need these drinks. By drinking one you are not only not getting anything from it, you are adding unnecessary sugar and calories to your diet, says Dr. David Katz, physician and nutrition expert at Yale University School of Medicine.
We know what you're thinking. Those big bottles of blue juice look so much more appealing than a boring bottle of water, but are they really worth the average of 240 calories for that 32 oz of fruity sugary replenishment? If you can't stand plain water, jazz it up with orange or lemon slices for a splash of citrus; or try a zero-calorie flavored water. Water hydrates better than any other liquid, before and during exercise. And if you bring a bottle from home, you're saving money and calories.
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