By Franciscan Health Breathing, circulation, body temperature regulation, and the senses all rely on your body having sufficient water. Being dehydrated can also affect your mood, make you cranky, tired and irritable. Water ‘healthy alternative’ to soda,” said Pamela Johnson, BS, HHPAADP, CFMP, RYT, Franciscan WorkingWell. “The general rule is that unless you work out for 45 minutes to an hour, water is the best hydration. After an hour, electrolytes and salts may need to be replenished. For those who drink them without working out, this is not a healthy choice. The calorie or sugar content is very high in these drinks and even endurance athletes know not to use refined sugar as fuel.” It’s also important to know the difference between sports drinks and energy drinks. Some energy drinks contain up to 500 mg of caffeine, which can cause heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Hydration Helps Your Health helps to flush out excess toxins, maintains regularity, transports nutrients and oxygen, plus best of all, increases energy and helps fight fatigue. Water for Optimal Hydration Most people reach for a soda or a coffee for a pick me up. Caffeinated or sugary drinks will give you an initial boost of energy, but you will inevitably crash later. Water will help to keep you hydrated, leading to more consistent energy levels throughout the day. Do Sports Drinks Help? “One issue with sports drinks is that many people drink them instead of water when working out and many drink them without working out at all as a Indiana Golf Journal
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