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Zero Calorie Sports Drinks
PowerAde Zero has dominated Olympic commercial time, promoting its new zero calorie sports drink. PowerAde Zero comes in strawberry, mixed berry, orange, lemon lime and grape. It is artificially sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium. A single, 8 ounce serving of PowerAde Zero contains… Read More ›
Customizing Your Sports Drink
Last time we discussed how much fluid you need to stay hydrated, now let’s customize it for the grams of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are the energy in sports drinks that keep your brain focused and muscles fueled. According to the American College of Sports… Read More ›
Should I Drink at Every Aide Station?
Yes, take full advantage of every fluid station and consume fluids! An athlete’s primary duty during endurance events is to replace fluids and electrolytes, while maintaining a steady stream of energy to keep their muscles and mind sharp. Learn to drink on a schedule not based… Read More ›
Sports Nutrition Dental Health
Many hydration and energy practices of athletes are not great for dental health. Consider the following information from the University of Minnesota Dentistry: Barq’s Rootbeer has pH 4.61/10.7 tsp. sugar; Sprite pH 3.42/9 tsp. sugar; Diet Pepsi pH 3.05/0 tsp…. Read More ›
The Dietitian's Digest 