I have strep throat and a basic common cold (stuffy nose, coughing, head congestion). What's the best drink for me to sip on during the day to help keep my body hydrated? I had been drinking water, but then I was told that Gatorade is better. Which drink really IS best to drink to help you stay hydrated and feeling a little more human?
2006-08-17 02:42:15 · 16 answers · asked by Kristen 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Tea with lemon and honey, or just lemon and honey in hot water (if you don't like tea or don't want the caffeine) are great when your throat hurts. There are also some yummy teas from Yogi Teas and from Celestial Seasonings like Throat Coat or Sore Throat Tea that will make you feel much better.
As for the water/Gatorade debate, it comes down to this: If you are having trouble keeping fluids and food in (from vomiting, nausea or diarrhea) then definitely go with an electrolyte drink (although Gatorade has a lot of sugar too and there are others like PowerAde that have less sugar).
If you are keeping fluids in just fine, then water is fine because you are getting the electrolytes (like sodium and potassium) from other things you are drinking and eating.
Good luck and feel better soon. I hope this helps!
2006-08-17 02:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would really avoid Gatorade when you are sick, it's not like you've been working out hard or something... it's got extra stuff in there to replenish those depleted chemicals.
I would stick to water and ice tea. Ice tea really soothes a sore throat well :)
Hope you feel better.
2006-08-17 02:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by kenny_the_bomb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-05 00:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a whole onion and 2 tablespoons of sugar. boil it together for 15 to 20 min. let cool and sip it like tea. You'll be better in no time.
2006-08-17 02:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coconut juice. you can get it at wal-mart on the Latino isle, it is a Goya name brand. let it chill drink the whole soda sized can and in 30 - 45 min. you will be as good as new, with no side effects unless you are allergic to coconut, then I would try the above suggestion(s).
2006-08-17 02:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by Angels Of The Arts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pedialight is the best gatorade contain more sugar which actually counter reacts the electrolytes. water or pedialight. (youll find that in the baby section of a drug store)
2006-08-17 02:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by kim s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gatorade has the electrolytes body looses when sick. Stay w/it
apple juice has to much acid in it when your sick.
2006-08-17 02:49:26 · answer #7 · answered by sabbycat76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gatorade its better for ya...well, that's what my mother-in-law brings for her spoiled *** son when he's sick! uh! anyway, try that and frozen pop-cycles? I would even try the 7up or sprite(I like to drink 7up when I'm sick) Hope you get to feelin' better!
2006-08-17 02:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by Dani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i drink water and coke. the coke makes you feel slightly better because of the caffiene and it makes me cough up flem. gatorade is fine too but it doesn't have caffiene - just the sugar.
2006-08-17 02:49:34 · answer #9 · answered by Fenris 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I'm sick I really like drinking Sprite or 7Up with some cranberry juice in it.
2006-08-17 02:49:25 · answer #10 · answered by soocerchik 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋