Sports drinks are beverages that are specifically geared towards athletes and people engaging in physical activity. Packed with added sugar and electrolytes they are designed to rehydrate lost fluids and replenish nutrients used during exercise. But with the a bottle of Gatorade packing the same amount of added sugar as a can of Coke, does your "regular Joe" really benefit from these drinks? Well it all depends on how much you sweat...and that...is complicated. Tune in to learn more!
Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcast
Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.