The Lowdown on Hydrating Recovery Drinks


Updated 06/02/11 2:33 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 3 comments

Calorie Breakdown of Enhanced Water Drinks

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! Read more

Sports Nutrition by Numbers With Gatorade G-Fit Series


Updated 04/21/11 11:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Gatorade G-Fit Series

I grew up chugging orange Gatorade on tennis and basketball courts after hours of sweaty play. Since my workouts are considerably shorter these days, regular ol' Gatorade just seems like too much: too much sugar, too much color, too much flavor. The sports drink pioneer realized that many fitness fanatics and weekend warriors felt the same way, so Gatorade created the G Series Fit, a trio of Read more

Forget Gatorade, Beer Is the Next Big Sports Drink


Updated 02/24/11 10:28 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Drinking Beer After Working Out

Forget Gatorade; some fitness enthusiasts are turning to beer to rehydrate. Erdinger Alkoholfrei, a nonalcoholic Bavarian brew, is becoming a favorite amongst European athletes. The beer even has a team of reputable athletes that it sponsors consisting of triathletes, biathletes, and championship skiers. Positioning itself at many of Europe's top sporting events, the company claims that unlike Read more

Do You Drink Sports Drinks When You're Not Working Out?


Updated 11/04/10 6:05 PM · Posted by · 17 comments

Do You Drink Sports Drinks When You're Not Working Out?

During a race or intense workout, I really, really enjoy drinking Gatorade, especially red Gatorade. When I'm not working out, I can't stand the stuff. My best friend, on the other hand, absolutely loves Gatorade. She loves it so much, in fact, that as soon as a new flavor comes out in her local grocery store, she buys a couple bottles and has a tasting party. Seriously. Sports drinks are Read more

Gatorade Gives Big Nod to Young Athletes


Updated 07/15/10 2:08 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Gatorade Names Athletes of the Year

To warm up for the ESPY Awards, Gatorade honored elite high school athletes at a luncheon yesterday afternoon in LA. For the last 25 years, Gatorade has honored the top up-and-coming athletes from the wide world of sports. Our fave Kerri Walsh won for volleyball back in '92, as did LeBron James in 2003 and more recently WNBA star Candace Parker. Listening to the accomplishments of the nominees Read more

What's Cooking at Slashfood


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What's Cooking at Slashfood

We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds: The secret to making super aromatic tea is ginger. Tips for pairing wine with Winter fruits. The FDA is investigating the fake "unfaithful" Tiger Woods Gatorade campagin. A stray pig was found at a Quiznos drive-thru window. Anthony Bourdain discusses the new season of No Read more

Stone Fruit Variety or Snack Food Flavor?


Updated 07/20/09 3:34 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Stone Fruit Variety or Snack Food Flavor?

Today Party and I were talking about Summer stone fruits, and she remarked that she thought many of the season's fruit varieties had funny-sounding names that reminded her Gatorade flavors! I have to agree — some of the fruit names bear a striking resemblance to names that you might come across in the snack-food aisle. Are you able to identify whether the name is a stone fruit variety or a Read more

Celebrity Trainer Gunnar Peterson Says Get More Sleep


Updated 02/05/09 7:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Celebrity Trainer Gunnar Peterson Says Get More Sleep

Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson is no stranger to pet projects. Not only did he help Jennifer Lopez train for her triathlon last Fall, he also teamed up with Molly Sims to help the canine set get some more exercise with the PetFit Challenge. These days he is teaming up with Gatorade to spread the fitness word, which he did at the G Gym during the Sundance Film Festival. Recently, I was able to Read more

What's the Big Idea Behind This Sneaky Gatorade Ad?


Updated 07/26/10 1:16 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Gatorade Ad: Ball Girl Makes an Amazing Catch

I watched the following vid and was overjoyed to see a chick finally kick arse at a male sporting event. But a little research later revealed that our bat girl never made this Spidey-inspired catch; the vid is actually a staged advertisement for Gatorade. The illegitimacy of the play makes me wonder if the Gatorade folks are mocking women's athletic potential with this ad, or on the flip side, if Read more

Sodium: Fat Free Skim Milk vs. Gatorade


Updated 03/19/08 5:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Sodium: Fat Free Skim Milk vs. Gatorade

I seem to have a couple of new obsessions lately: sodium and sports drinks. I thought this little quiz comparing these two common beverages would be enlightening for you. Take it and see if you know which drink has a higher sodium content. Take the Quiz Read more