4. Soda and sport drinks
Colas and fizzy drinks are notoriously loaded with sugar. If you haven’t ever seen the shocking levels of sugar contained within one can of cola for example, take a look at this comparison data – one can of coke contains 10.6g of sugar. When we consider that one sugar cube weighs 2.3g, that’s around four and half sugar cubes, in one drink.
As we’ve learned, sugar is very calorific, and if we’re watching our weight, then this hidden sugar can be detrimental to our progress.
Some people choose to drink sports drinks, either as part of their post exercise recovery or to provide energy during the day. But the reality is, unless we’re an elite athlete, training to absolute exhaustion on a regular basis, we simply don’t need these drinks in order to recover or to energise us. All we’re effectively doing is consuming sugar – which is counterintuitive to exercising!
Instead, opt for water as your main hydration. If you’re looking for flavour, trying adding a few slices of lemon and lime. Keep fizzy drinks to a minimum and opt for diet versions – and avoid sports and energy drinks at all costs.