(Natural News) A team of Chinese researchers reviewed all available studies comparing dietary sugar consumption and health outcomes in people who were previously free from acute or chronic diseases. The researchers found several harmful associations between dietary sugar consumption and chronic diseases. It turns out, eating more than two tablespoons of sugar per day (25 […]

(Natural News) Young kids, gym buffs and endurance athletes often try to replenish their electrolytes with sports drinks after taking part in strenuous physical activities. But a study suggests that sports drinks might not be as helpful to athletes as initially thought. Sport drinks are often used to replenish electrolytes such as sodium after people sweat them out. Athletes rely […]

(Natural News) Energy drinks tend to conjure up images of athletes in peak health and fitness, training and enjoying a variety of sports, often in the great outdoors. After years of viewing advertisements that promote this narrative, we can be forgiven for believing that energy drinks are a natural part of a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps […]

(Natural News) Proper hydration is the key to maintaining overall heath, especially if you are physically active or are recovering from an illness. However, sometimes drinking water alone is not enough. Rehydration is not the same as electrolyte or mineral replacement. The water you drink should contain beneficial minerals and electrolytes to replenish those that your […]

(Natural News) Both fruits and sweetened beverages — which include soda and sports drinks — have fructose, also known as fruit sugar. However, fruits also contain dietary fiber which helps counterbalance the effects of fructose, something that the latter does not have. In a review published in the journal The BMJ, scientists found that consuming these […]

(Natural News) Teenagers these days (and even some children) rely heavily on energy drinks to sustain them, so they can push themselves and do more over the seemingly limited day. However, this dependence comes at a great cost, according to science: Young adults who regularly consumed energy drinks have definitely experienced its nasty side effects, according to a study […]

(Natural News) One of the biggest problems modern parents face is getting their kids up off the couch, away from the TV and electronic devices, and out into the garden to play. It seems like if our children aren’t watching TV they’re on some electronic device playing a virtual game. Many of them can go […]

(Natural News) Do you think you’re doing your body good by following a workout with your favorite sports drink? Think again. Though drinks like Gatorade and Powerade seem to promote the replacement of electrolytes and improved athletic performance, there is real science that has shown that these drinks are far from what your body needs […]