Question:
IS GATORADE/POWERADE A GOOD SOURCE FOR LIQUIDS INSTEAD OF WATER?
— PATRICE T. (posted on June 1, 2004)
May 31, 2004
My surgeon told me to use GatorAde during the first couple of weeks post-op
to be sure I was getting the electrolytes I needed. I used it for a couple
of weeks but since it had 13g sugar per serving, I stopped using it when I
started on solid food and when I was able to take my vitamins. I don't know
if Gatorade makes a sugar free version since I don't really like it well
enough to investigate. I'd suggest checking with your doctor to see what
he/she recommends.
— scbabe
June 1, 2004
I had to drink power aid to balence out my electrolites....and drank it for
about the first month...it helped and my food intake at that point i was
not worried how it would hurt me....trust me when you are dizzy all the
time and your heart is pounding in your head you will do anything to fix
it...im now 9 months out and down 104 lbs.
— danab
June 1, 2004
I am not sure that it is the best for you, but have you ever tried Propel
Fitness Water. It is made by the same people that make Gatordae. It tastes
pretty good. It's non carbonated and only 2 grams of sugar, 10 calories,35g
sodium and 3 carbs. Comes in grape, lemon, peach, and strawberry kiwi
flavors.(I think there is one othe flavor that I didnt mention.) I found it
at Walgreens and Walmart. Walmart carries a 33oz for .98 each
— ToriJ
June 1, 2004
I just did a report on Gatorade's Marketing strategies for my Stretgic
Marketing class and learned alot about the product. It has scientific
research to back-up it's claims and its formula is the perfect blend of
salt and sugars to restore a body during an intense work-out. THis may be
why it does not taste as good as Powerade, which is not a bad product, but
has tried to copy Gatorade's formula without any scientific study, and
taking flavor inot greater consideration than nutritional benefit. That
being said....my unprofessional opinion is "no". These products
are not a suitable substitue for water on a long term basis. I would only
consume these products during and after an extreme workout or while
participating in a sporting event or anything else that would cause you to
sweat.
— Danielle M.
June 1, 2004
gatorade and poweraide have an afful lot of sugar and you may dump from
them. I know I do. Jodie
— Jodie S.
June 1, 2004
I have just looked at the sugar content on these drinks. I tend to stay
away from stuff with more than 10 grams of sugar and I think that has a
lot. I have never dumped from eating too much sugar and I do not try things
I know have too much sugar. Just my opinion.
— Holly H.
June 1, 2004
Hi Patrice, There's lots of sugar (and therefore calories) in the Gatorade
types of drinks. Unless your doctor has told you that you need the
electrolytes, I would stay away from it. I just finished walking/running a
marathon on Sunday and used Gatorade during training and during the
marathon itself. When you're doing that amount of excercise it's good to
replace the electrolytes and get something besides water. Otherwise, you
should probably stick to the low-sugar, low-calorie drinks and save the
calories for your food.
— Kimberly C.
June 3, 2004
Gatorade and Powerade are very high in sugars...There are other water
alternatives you can drink like Propel (only 10 cals.3 gms of cars and 2
gms of sugar)......or there is a drink called Fruit2o that is excellent
too. I'd really try and stay away for the real sugary drinks.....if not
because of the extra cals......but for the chance you take that all this
sugar will make you dump
— Kathy D.
June 3, 2004
I made the decision pre op to stick to mostly zero calorie liquids, water,
sugar free koolaid etc. look liquid calories NEVER fill anyone up, they are
just a waste. I have stuck with this pretty good and figure if I am going
to eat something bad I will FIRST eat something good, like protein, then
eat something caloric junk like a hostess snowball. At least its somewhat
filling. Sugar goes directly to extra pounds on me. So it might as well be
filling and the best tasting as possible. I am 3 years out next month.
Early on you can eat anything and loose or maintain:) Later on most fight
regain:( Good choices at the beginning equal easier time later. Besides
high sugar foods early on desentize us to sugar less dumping and more
cravings:(:(:(
— bob-haller
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