Which Sport Drink Is The Best For You? By: Orion Kendra

What are Electrolytes? Electrolytes are the minerals required by the body to function. Drinking electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphate and magnesium in water has become a popular way to replenish these minerals, especially after hitting the gym.

What are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are important to a healthy life.

Sport Drinks Gatorade PowerAde Vitamin Water Body Armor Muscle Milk Monster Red bull Propel

Reason I want people to know which sport drinks are good and bad for you and when to use them

Listed from 8-1 in health order.

#8 Monster Good things: Gives energy Bad Things: 54g of sugar per can Made with high fructose corn syrup 200 Calories per 19oz can Made with tons of caffeine Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/403682-facts-about-monster-energy-drinks/

#7 Redbull Good Things: Gives energy Bad Things 80 mg of caffeine It break down the effects to 7-12 days after drinking it. The acidity of energy drinks is potentially harmful to bone, muscle, and brain health. Elevates blood pressure. Source: http://universityhealthnews.com/daily/energy/is-red-bull-bad-for-you-4-reasons-to-skip-these-dangerous-drinks/

#6 Vitamin Water. Good things: Has a high amount of different vitamins Has a good amount of water. Less calories Bad Things Can make you gain weight High amount of sugar

#5 Muscle Milk Good Things: (could be bad or good) Can make you gain weight for sports Helps you calm your appetite Helps you build muscle Bad things: Weight Gain High amount of calories Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/246784-what-are-the-benefits-of-muscle-milk/

#4 Gatorade Good Things: Gatorade contains sugar, electrolytes (Sodium, and Potassium). Replaces what you loose during workouts Bad Things: A 12 oz serving contains 21g of sugar. If not active could contribute to weight gain Source: http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/is-gatorade-bad-for-you#3

#3 Powerade Good Things: Less calories that Gatorade Contains many minerals such as: B3, B6, and B12 Has a good amount of potassium Bad Things: 32 oz has 400 mg of sodium All carbohydrates are sugar based. Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/292472-powerade-nutrition-information/

#2 Body Armor Good things: 10% coconut water Low calories Cane sugar All Natural Good amount of vitamins and Electrolytes More Antioxidants Bad Things: None Sources: https://supplementpolice.com/bodyarmor-superdrink/ https://drinkbodywater.com

#1 Propel Good Things It can help you stay hydrated during your workouts ad throughout the day Only has 10 calories Mostly water Has a good amount of electrolytes Low sodium Antioxidants Bad Things: None Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/347760-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-drinking-propel-fitness-water/

Nutrition facts for all drinks (8-1) http://www.foodfacts.com/ci/nutritionfacts/Monster/MonsterEnergyDrink/49676 http://energydrink-us.redbull.com/en/red-bull-calories http://vitaminwater.com/files/vitaminwater_2014_NutritionFacts.pdf http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/muscle-milk-chocolate-protein-shake-14-fl-oz-177289639 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/gatorade http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/powerade-fruit-punch-32-oz-264370612 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/29402959 https://www.propelwater.com

Categories Hydration Propel Gatorade PowerAde Nourishment Vitamin Water Body armor Muscle milk Energy Red Bull Monster