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The Lowdown on Hydrating Recovery Drinks

Heather Dale — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:51:54 PDT

Use this nutritional comparison chart the next time you go grab a thirst-quenching low-cal drink, and you'll be better informed about what selection to make. I've pitted the biggest brands against one another to see how they deliver in the nutrients and low-cal department. Labels can often be confusing, so hopefully this chart will help!

The Year of Nutrient-Enhanced Hydration For Every Occasion

Sponsor — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:00:00 PST

It's the year of nutrient-enhanced hydration, and there is no better an option to hydrate yourself than with vitaminwater zero, a nutrient-packed, tasty, zero calorie per serving hydration source. What could possibly be better than that? Oh wait, it's also now available in the new variant vitaminwater zero rhythm , a yummy starfruit-citrus flavor that contains potassium and magnesium to help support a normal heart rhythm.

Everyone's favorite nutrient-rich bevy of beverages is ringing in 2011 with their ever delicious bounty of flavors, which have ZERO calories per serving and are packed with rich vitamins that your body needs and craves.

So pick one up on your way home from a long night, on the way to the gym, or sip it while studying for your midterms.

Click here to check out all of the vitaminwater zero flavors, as well as the new variant vitaminwater zero rhythm flavor in starfruit-citrus, and get sippin' into better health in 2011!

Lip Smackers and Vitamin Water Get Together

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:00:31 PDT

We Bellas were always pretty fond of good old Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker because it's delicious, moisturizing, and has the perfect hint of color. But for those of you in need of something a little less soda pop, your favorite middle-school lip balm brand has now teamed up with Vitamin Water to make Vitamin Schticks ($3).

The lip balms come in the same flavors as the electrolyte- and mineral-filled beverages. (Think Power-C, XXX, and Focus.) They're good for lips, too, because they contain both vitamin E and sunscreen. It seems like this might be an attempt by Bonne Bell to market to guys - especially because 50 Cent is associated with the water - but regardless, do you think you'd try one of these?

Vitamin Water Breakdown

FitSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT

While on the road, you may hit up a convenience store and find yourself staring at the rows and rows of Vitamin Water. Although they may contain more calories and sugar than regular water, they also contain vitamins and minerals. So check out this breakdown to see what each flavor offers your body.

The numbers are based on one 8-ounce serving. Keep in mind that there are 2.5 servings per 20-ounce container.

Drink	Calories	Carbs (g)	Sugar (g)	Vitamins and Minerals
Power-C: Dragonfruit	50	13	13	Vitamin B3 20%, Vitamin B5 20%, Vitamin B6 20%, Vitamin B12 20%, Vitamin C 100%, Chromium 10%, Zinc 10%, Taurine 16 mg
Defense: Raspberry Apple	50	13	13	Vitamin C 60%, Vitamin B3 10%, Vitamin B6 10%, Vitamin B12 10%, Vitamin B5 10%, Zinc 10%

There are tons more flavors so

Drink	Calories	Carbs (g)	Sugar (g)	Vitamins and Minerals
Focus: Kiwi Strawberry	40	9	8	Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin B3 25%, Vitamin B5 25%, Vitamin B6 25%, Vitamin B12 25%, Vitamin C 100%, Vitamin E 25%, Ginkgo biloba 10 mg, Gotu kola 10 mg, Siberian ginseng 10 mg
Balance: Cran Grapefruit	50	13	12	Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin B3 10%, Vitamin B5 10%, Vitamin B6 10%, Vitamin B12 10%, Vitamin C 40%, Vitamin E 10%, Selenium 2%, Calcium less than 2%, Zinc 10%
Endurance: Peach Mango	50	13	13	Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin B3 10%, Vitamin B5 10%, Vitamin B6 10%, Vitamin B12 10%, Vitamin C 60%, Vitamin E 10%, Astragalus 10 mg, Siberian ginseng 10 mg
Essential: Orange Orange	50	9	13	Vitamin A 50%, Vitamin B3 25%, Vitamin B5 25%, Vitamin B6 25%, Vitamin B12 25%, Vitamin C 25%, Vitamin E 25%, Calcium 2%, Iron 5%, Potassium 5%, Selenium 5%, Zinc 25%
Energy: Tropical Citrus	50	13	13	Vitamin B3 20%, Vitamin B5 20%, Vitamin B6 20%, Vitamin B12 20%, Vitamin C 40%, Guarana 10 mg, Natural Caffeine 20 mg
Rescue: Green Tea	40	9	8	Vitamin B3 25%, Vitamin B5 25%, Vitamin B6 25%, Vitamin B12 25%, Vitamin C 100%, Rosemary 8 mg, Chamomile 8 mg, Hibiscus 8 mg, Lavender 8 mg, Rose hips 8 mg
Multi-V: Lemonade	50	13	13	Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 100%, Vitamin E 25%, Vitamin B3 25%, Vitamin B6 25%, Vitamin B12 25%, Vitamin B5 25%, Calcium 10%, Folic Acid 25%, Magnesium 10%, Zinc 25%.
Formula 50: Grape	50	13	13	Vitamin C: 20%, Vitamin E: 20%, Vitamin B3 20%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic acid 20%, Vitamin B12 20%, Vitamin B5 20%
Revive: Fruit Punch	50	13	13	Vitamin B3 20%, Vitamin B5 20%, Vitamin B6 20%, Vitamin B12 20%, Vitamin C 40%, Potassium: 140 mg
XXX: Acai Blueberry Pomegranate	50	13	13	Vitamin C: 100%, Vitamin B3: 10%, Vitamin B6: 10% ,Vitamin B12: 10%, Vitamin B5: 10%
Charge: Lemon Lime	50	13	13	Vitamin C: 40%, Vitamin B3: 20%, Vitamin B6: 20%, Vitamin B12: 20%, Vitamin B5: 20%, Potassium: 60 mg
Vital-T: Lemon Tea	50	13	13	Vitamin C: 60%, Vitamin E: 20%, Vitamin B3: 10%, Vitamin B6: 10% ,Vitamin B12: 10%, Vitamin B5: 10%

Berry Juice Squeeze vs. Vitamin Water

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:00:00 PDT

I have nothing against water. I drink it all day long. Occasionally I need more flavor than just plain water. The dilemma then becomes, what to choose? There are many options that seem healthy, but how to choose. Well I decided to compare the Revive flavor of Vitamin Water with a Wild Berry Juice Squeeze by Crystal Geyser.

To see how these two drinks compare, just

	Wild Berry Juice Squeeze (12 FL oz.)	Revive Vitamin Water (20 FL oz.)
Serving size	One bottle	8 ounces
Calories	130	50
Sugar	30 g	13 g
Sodium	0	0
Vitamin C	40% RDI*	40% RDI
Vitamin B12	40% RDI	20% RDI

*RDI=Recommended Daily Intake

Both drinks are fortified with vitamin B 12, but the Vitamin Water contains three other B vitamins as well as 350 mg of potassium per bottle, or 140 mg per serving. The main difference in ingredients is the Juice Squeeze is made from 70 percent juice and has no added sugar, but the Vitamin Water is mostly water and contains only one percent juice and is sweetened with crystalline fructose and cane sugar. The Vitamin Water is considerably less sweet, which I prefer, but is not carbonated and I miss the bubbles. Taking all that into consideration, I must say I prefer the Vitamin Water but I'd definitely drink the bottle, all two and a half servings of it, in one sitting. What about you? Do you have a preference between these two drinks? Tell me in the comments section below.

The Secret's Hidden in the Lid

YumSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Although bottled water isn't great for the environment, it seems like there's a new kind out each week. We've had holy water, vitamin water, mint water, flavored water and even fiber water. While it seems like you couldn't add another kind to the mix, Los Angeles based Activate is doing just that.

The new ~~marketing gimmick~~ trick is that the vitamins and herbs in their vitamin and herb-infused water are stored in a chamber inside the cap. When you twist the cap clockwise, the chamber is cut and the powder drops into the water below. The founders of the company came up with the idea because they had a hard time remembering to take their daily vitamins. Storing the ingredients in the cap will keep them fresh until they're released.

If you're interested to see how Activate tastes, the purified water is currently available in four flavors - Fruit Punch (Vitamin), Orange (Immunity), Berry (Antioxidant), and Lemon-Lime (Energy) - and claims to have no syrupy taste. There's no sugar - although it is lightly sweetened with Splenda - and it does contain caffeine.

So tell me, are you going to try Activate?

Win a Trip to the Sex and the City Premiere

BuzzSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:11 PDT

It's no secret how excited we are for the release of the Sex and the City movie, so we're thrilled to bring you this amazing contest from one of our favorite drinks vitaminwater. Seriously, we wish we could win this one! From now until April 30th, you can enter vitaminwater's "Friends with Benefits" sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip to NYC for you and three of your closest friend to attend the official May 19th premiere of Sex and the City. So what are you waiting for, go ahead and enter. And make sure to catch the film when it releases on May 30th to see vitaminwater share the big screen with the hottest ladies in NYC

Thank you to vitaminwater and the limited-edition, SATC-inspired XXX bottle, for sponsoring this post.

vitaminwater Stars in Sex and the City!

YumSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:29:18 PDT

Our friends at vitaminwater have created two limited-edition bottles for the release of the Sex and the City film.

Since the SATC gals are such huge fans of the brand, vitaminwater has partnered with them as the official nonalcoholic beverage of the film. Nobody better represents the mix of sex appeal and good health than the ladies of Sex and the City, so it makes perfect sense that vitaminwater is a part of their lives.

Pick up these bottles of xxx and rescue before they are sold out! And watch the film when it releases on May 30 to see vitaminwater and smartwater share the big screen with the hottest ladies in NYC.

vitaminwater has some sexy "Friends With Benefits" prize packages available, offering you and all your friends lots of benefits through vitamins, hydration, and a VIP trip to NYC to attend the national premiere, shop till you drop, and just be fabulous for a weekend. (Not the other kind of benefit, sicko.)

Thanks to vitaminwater for sponsoring this post.

Fittingly Mad: Serving Sizes are TOO Small

FitSugar — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:00:00 PDT

Alright so I know portion sizes at restaurants have gotten out of control, but what about serving sizes on packages? Is it me or are companies totally duping us into thinking their products aren't so bad for us, when really their tiny serving sizes aren't even close to what a person would actually eat.

Take Vitamin Water for example. When I first looked at the label I thought, "50 calories - that's not so bad." When I took a closer look, I realized that that little bottle of flavored water actually contains 2.5 servings. That means that it really has 125 calories per bottle. How very sneaky because everyone knows I'm going to down that entire bottle in less than 5 minutes.

OK, well 125 calories - that's not so bad, but what about the Alternative Baking Company? I took a peak at their cookie's nutritional info and felt a little guilty eating a cookie with 250 calories and 10g of fat. Then I felt mortified and slightly betrayed when I realized that there were actually 2 servings per cookie! How could I ever eat just half the cookie? The other half would be calling my name and I wouldn't be able to resist. These cookies were tasty but definitely NOT worth 500 calories a pop. I'd rather have 1/2 a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia for that many calories!

I also love those blue corn chips from Garden of Eatin'. They are so tasty and they better be, since there are 7g of fat per serving. Guess how many chips equals 1 serving? Yup, just 7 chips. What's that? Each chip has 1g of fat? Now that's just wrong!

My point is that I wish companies would come up with real serving sizes that people would actually sit down and eat. Don't try to trick me into thinking your food is healthy for me. Just give it to me straight up!

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The 50 Cent Orchestra

GiggleSugar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:52:34 PDT

You won't find him "In Da Club" these days, but taking charge of The National Symphony in this commercial. Has 50 Cent refined his taste in tunes? Or has he orchestrated a new way to experience classical music? Hint: Once an OG, always an OG. (Thanks, Best Week Ever!)