Comments on: Should You Drink Sports Drinks?

By: Mario Charlebois

Mario Charlebois — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:25:07 +0000

Thank you i will give this a try for sure .

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:23:39 +0000

Hi Rob!

I would say Splenda/sucralose is more evil than sugar! Have you tried Stevia yet? It is a natural calorie-free sweetener.

Here is a post on healthier sweeteners: http://www.rachelhewitt.com/2010/12/healthier-sweeteners/

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:18:43 +0000

Hi Fran!

You can find coconut water at health food stores and some grocery stores. Be sure to read the label because some contain sugar and preservatives. BVOs are usually listed as BVO on the ingredients label. They are often found in the yellow or orange beverages. Yes, HFCS can be listed as glucose-fructose along with many other things, and yes it is in almost everything! Thanks!

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:04:01 +0000

Hey Rachel. Very interesting. Sport drinks make me feel sick so I never have them. What I do use is splenda in my coffee. And I noticed your concern with sucralose. In your opinion what is more evil Splenda or real Sugar? I have tried brown sugar, raw sugar and maple syrup in my coffee, it’s just not the same!!

By: Fran

Fran — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:02:32 +0000

Hi Rachel, Thanks for this blog. I never drink these but it’s interesting to read. Coconut water eh? Do you buy it at a health food store?
Also, how would BVOs be listed in the ingredient list? And finally, did you know that HFCS is listed as glucose-fructose in Canada? And it’s in everything processed as I’m sure you’ve seen.
Keep up the great work!
Fran