Myth vs. Fact: Sports Drinks Anytime?

MYTH VS. FACT

Myth: Sports drinks are good for me at anytime of the day.

Fact: Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade are designed to provide carbohydrate and electrolytes for exercise lasting 1 hour or longer. If thirsty during the day…rely on water, flavored waters and Crystal Light for hydration.
–Amy Goodson

Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian for Ben Hogan Sports Medicine and serves as the sports dietitian for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, FC Soccer Dallas, Jim McClean Golf School, Texas Christian University Athletics, and University of Texas at Arlington Athletics. In addition, she is an adjunct professor and dietetic intern preceptor for Texas Woman’s University, Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Arlington and is a state media representative for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. . She received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech communications from Texas Christian University and Masters in Exercise and Sports Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University.