If your kids like sports drinks, time out!
There’s no shortage of sports drinks in the dugouts and on the sidelines at any kid's games. New research says that’s where they should stay. Those drinks do contain some good stuff, like electrolytes and vitamins that can replenish some of what kids lose during a vigorous workout. But they’re also packed with extra calories and can contribute to significant weight-gain and tooth decay. Sports drinks should not be used to quench thirst during or after moderate exercise – and definitely never with meals. Good old water is still the best summertime choice for hydration.
Energy drinks are another no-no. Kids, and even some adults, get them confused with sports drinks and there is a definite dangerous difference. They’re loaded with caffeine and other stimulants that can increase heart rate, blood pressure and anxiety.
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