Sports Drinks or Water?

Do drinks like Gatorade or Powerade really support your body better during exercise than water? The answer depends on how long and how hard you are exercising. According to Heidi Skolnik, health advisor to the New York Giants and Knicks, sports drinks actually contain more essential nutrients for the body than water. "Water provides no sodium, which helps the body hold onto water and helps fluid get to the right places in the body, like muscles and blood.", say Skolnik in her article. Drinks like Gatorade have the necessary amount of sodium and carbohydrates to keep fluid circulating to the muscles. Andrea Chemus, co-author to Skolnik's upcoming book, says to look for 13-19 grams of carbs and 80-110 mg of sodium while staying away from added caffeine. Want to read more? Click here