Gatorade

I am wondering if anyone knows if Gatorade is okay to Drink, not as a substitute for water intake, but just to help me get through the day. I have been craving ice cold Gatorade like you would not believe. But I was wondering if 13 grams of sugar was too high, or was this okay.

Gatorade was my best friend after about a week after my surgery. I was dehydrated and ended up in the ER. The doctors there told me to drink as much gatorade as I could for the next few days. I too was concerned about the sugar. I did notice though that it tasted extremely sweet to me...and I always loved that stuff!!! I diluted it and it sat much better with me. I saw the nutritionist at my surgeon's office the other day and she said to stay away from it because the sugar will slow your weight loss. Me, personally, I feel that as long as you are getting in all of your fluids outside of a glass of gatorade, it won't hurt you. It didn't hurt me. My suggestion...if you can stand to dilute it....DO IT!!! The less sugar the better!! I hope this helped!! Wendy

My surgeon says nothing over 10 grams of sugar. Maybe try diluting it. Have you tired Crystal Light? I love that stuff! Alice Ann

Thanks for you help!! Yes, I have tried Crystal Light and found I like the Wylers better. It is the same as Crystal Light, but to me the Crystal Light has an aftertaste. I like the Wylers pink lemonade, but it does not quench my thirst like Gatorade. And water is hard to get down. A friend of my did introduce me to this water made by Trinity. It's a mineral water and the taste is sooo pure. He purchases it from a health food store. This is the only water I can gulp down by the case.

You might also want to try Propel. It has lower sugar and still tastes really good ( I think it's made by gatorade).

I too have been craving something besides water lately. I found that Minute Maid Light really helps quinch my thirst when it's hot out. My favorite flavor is Guava Citrus. Christie

WalMart also has a new Sam's Choice line out called First Harvest. It's non carbonated, sugar free and carb free. You can find it by the pop and water, comes in a 4pk of 20oz bottles. The cherry limeade is really good.

Tamara, I seen your post and my doctor said gatorade was a no no but he put me on Propel water and it is made by gatorade and it is good it hydrates and nourishes your body it also has antioxidants and vitamins c and e which aid in energy metabolism as a part of a daily diet try it and let me know what you think also they have different flavors my fav.. is tropical citrus and the others are peach,lemon,blackcherry,grape,berry. Well good luck