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An awesome 15-year-old wants you to sign a petition to Gatorade telling them to stop putting “flame-retardant chemicals” in sports drinks. Did you even know you were drinking that? We didn’t! More
The body of evidence surrounding sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade isn’t small; for as long as these sugary, electrolyte-loaded beverages have been around, scientists have been trying to decide if they’re better or worse than water. And pretty much … More
Just when we think we’ve got it drilled into our heads–hydrate, hydrate, hydrate when we exercise–researchers now tell us we may be doing too much of a good thing. More
Coconut water’s been hyped as the new natural energy drink, but there’s still some confusion over whether you should really be drinking (and spending your money on) it. Well+Good NYC investigates: More
The headline “Milk Better Than Water to Rehydrate Kids, Study Finds” rolled through my RSS feed yesterday (courtesy of ScienceDaily, the holy grail of health studies, if you’re ever looking for one). It immediately sounded off alarm bells. First off, I’m always skeptical of anyone telling me that something is more hydrating than water. Sure, marathon runners and elite athletes are better off hydrating with a sports drink that replaces the electrolytes they’re sweating out, but for most of us mortals? We’re better off drinking water than some $3 mix of sugar, food coloring, and salt. But even if milk is a step up from sugary drinks (which, by the way, not everyone would say it is), should we really be filling up our kids’ water bottles with milk? Researchers from McMaster University seem to think so, but I have a few issues with their study. More
Aggressive marketing and buff stars like Madonna have made coconut popular recent years; hooking a health-conscious crowd with claims of being nature’s sports drink. But according to the Los Angeles Times, coconut water isn’t all it’s cracked up to be — it doesn’t provide post-workout protein, it doesn’t contain enough carbs for athletes involved in “intensive training,” and while it contains tons of potassium, it doesn’t contain much salt. Oh, and according to the director of sports nutrition at UC Davis, “there’s nothing magical about coconut water.” We can’t say whether coconut water is really worth your money, but we think the Times could stand to ease up on the drink: For the average person, we still think it’s a better post-workout choice than sports drinks and energy bars. More
Chocolate milk has long been considered a well-balanced (and palatable) post-workout recovery drink, but a new natural sports drink is in town: Cow’s first milk (or bovine colostrum), the milk produced in the first few days after birth. The milk … More
While downing a big glass of milk after working out doesn’t sound overly refreshing, new studies show that milk might be even more effective than sports drinks when it comes to repairing your body after vigorous exercise. More
You know how we feel about sugary sports drinks. But plenty of hardcore athletes and health enthusiasts are turning to coconut water as their workout beverage because of its rehydrating properties. Coconut water is low in calories and fat, and … More
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Just as periwinkle is the new blue, chocolate milk is the new Gatorade. Sports nutrionists are now saying chocolate milk provides many benefits for endurance athletes. The proteins and carbohydrates found in chocolate milk help athletes maintain their energy levels … More
