Gaitorade
Where does the Gatorade name come from?
The Gatorade name comes from The University of Florida football team, the "Gators." The name is short for "alligator." Gatorade? thirst quencher was invented at The University of Florida to assist their athletes in combating the dehydration that limited their performance - hence "Gatorade."
Why should people drink Gatorade?
The simple answer is, "to re hydrate, replenish, and refuel active bodies."
How does Gatorade work?
Gatorade is formulated to rapidly replace the fluid, energy, and electrolytes lost during physical activity. Gatorade provides the optimal balance of carbohydrate, minerals, and water to assure rapid replenishment. Specifically, Gatorade works by:
- Stimulating voluntary fluid intake to help keep active bodies well hydrated,
- Speeding fluid absorption to assure that fluid, carbohydrates, and electrolytes enter the body rapidly,
- Providing a source of carbohydrates that active muscles can use to work longer and harder,
- Assuring rapid rehydration following exercise to help speed recovery.
What are electrolytes?
In Gatorade, the key electrolytes are the minerals sodium, potassium, and chloride.
Can I drink too much Gatorade?
No. In fact, the danger lies in not drinking enough Gatorade when we need it most -- during physical activity when sweating can rapidly cause dehydration. Our thirst mechanism usually prevents us from drinking too much of anything, including Gatorade.
Can I drink Gatorade even if I am not active?
Absolutely. Although Gatorade is formulated for hot, sweaty, and thirsty occasions, it can be consumed just like any other beverage. Keep in mind that Gatorade contains only about 50% of the calories of fruit juices and regular soft drinks.
When should I drink Gatorade?
You can drink Gatorade anytime you are thirsty. Gatorade is not just for serious athletes, but can benefit all of us who enjoy being physically active.
What id the difference between Hydration, Dehydration & Rehydration?
All three terms refer to the fluid content of the body.
- Hydration refers to the process of replacing fluids, as in "Drink plenty of Gatorade to assure good hydration."
- Dehydration is the loss of body fluids through sweat, urine, or diarrhea. Dehydration occurs when our fluid intake falls short of our fluid losses.
- Rehydration refers to replacing lost fluids, "Gatorade is a great beverage choice for rehydrating after exercise."
How much Gatorade can kids drink?
Kids can drink as much Gatorade as they want, provided that doing so doesn't interfere with achieving a balanced diet. Gatorade contains only about one-half the sugar (carbohydrate) content of fruit juices, regular soft drinks, and Kool Aid. And Gatorade is low in sodium. In fact, the sodium content of Gatorade is equal to that of a similar serving of milk, or one slice of whole-wheat bread.
What is Gatorade?
Gatorade is a scientifically formulated mixture of water, carbohydrate, electrolytes (minerals), as well as flavoring, coloring, and clouding agents.
What carbohydrates does Gatorade use?
Liquid Gatorade contains sucrose, glucose, and fructose (the latter two as high fructose corn syrup). Instant Gatorade contains sucrose and glucose. Gatorade contains more than one type of carbohydrate because that optimizes sweetness, absorption, and energy supply.
What is a 6% carbohydrate beverage?
Gatorade is often referred to as a 6% carbohydrate beverage because one liter of Gatorade contains 60 grams of carbohydrate, or 6% of the weight of that liter.
Why doesn’t Gatorade have caffeine?
For two important reasons: 1) caffeine is a drug, not a nutrient, and 2) caffeine is a diuretic, increasing urine production and adding to dehydration. That's why rehydration is much better with Gatorade than with diet colas.
How many calories does Gatorade have?
There are approximately 50 calories (kcal) in each 8-oz serving. That is about half of the calories in fruit juices and regular soft drinks.
Why does Gatorade contain salt?
The salt (sodium chloride) in Gatorade is a very important ingredient. Even though Gatorade has the same sodium content of a similar serving of milk, or one slice of whole-wheat bread, that small amount of sodium has several benefits.
- Sodium helps maintain the desire to drink fluids so that dehydration is minimized,
- Along with the carbohydrate in Gatorade, sodium stimulates rapid fluid absorption,
- Sodium helps maintain proper distribution of fluid within the body,
- Sodium helps assure rapid and complete rehydration following exercise.
Why not just drink water during exercise?
Water is a good beverage choice during physical activity, when nothing else is available. But water doesn't contain flavor, carbohydrates, or electrolytes, the stuff that makes Gatorade more effective than water at rehydrating, replenishing and refueling what active bodies need. There are lots of occasions when Gatorade is more effective than water. There is no occasion when water is more effective than Gatorade.
How long can I keep an open bottle of Gatorade to drink later?
An open bottle of Gatorade should be stored in the refrigerator and should be consumed within 3-5 days after opening.
What does 6% carb mean and why does the nutrition portion of the label say 5%?
Six percent carbohydrate refers to the amount of carbohydrate (i.e. sugars) dissolved in the liquid. In other words, for every 100 ml of Gatorade, there are 6 grams of sugar dissolved in it. The 5% value on the nutritional panel refers to the amount of carbohydrate provided in one serving of Gatorade relative to the recommended % Daily Value for an average person.
What is the best temperature to store Gatorade?
Liquid Gatorade will store best when kept at refrigerator temperature, about 40°F. Powder should be kept in a cool (about 70°F or less), dry place.
What are electrolytes and what are the electrolytes in Gatorade?
Electrolytes are elements or compounds that carry an electrical charge. For our purposes, the key electrolytes in Gatorade are sodium (Na+) and Potassium (K+). The electrolytes in Gatorade replace those lost during exercise and help facilitate rehydration
