A recent article in the Washington Post took aim at the sports drink industry and how it oftentimes targets young athletes on the premise of “refueling” or “recharging electrolytes” during athletic activity when in fact, young kids aren’t really losing enough fluids that need to be replaced by these types of drinks. You can read the […]
Sports Drinks Have Few Health Benefits
A study by researchers at the University of Otago found that sugary sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade offer few health benefits while putting kids at risk for diabetes, tooth decay and childhood obesity. Staying hydrated is key to preforming your best during a game, but researchers feared that too many children are reaching for […]
