Water VS Gatorade, Which one is truly better for you?

Answer 1

Water is better for you for the most part. The energy you get from gatorade is mostly from sugar, and unless you are exercising an awful lot (think marathon runner or athlete) then you really don't need the extra energy from gatorade as long as you are eating a healthy diet. Now, if you have the flu, that could be a different story...

Answer 2

Water. Gatorade has too many additives, the sugar content is also very high in Gatorade. Stick to water.

Answer 3

water...

during or after a high intensity athletic event Gatorade can be of some benefit. for the most part simple sugars should be kept to a minimum of body fat is not under control

Answer 4

Usually I side with good ole water, but there really is a benefit to Gatorade and other sport drinks. the "electrolytes'. They aren't gimmicks. The help aid the delivery of all the benefits of water to the places that need it more expeditiously.

Answer 5

Gatorade, it helps restore electrolytes.
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Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink marketed by PepsiCo. Originally made for athletes (the drink was created by researchers at the University of Florida and named for the school's mascot), it is now often consumed as a snack beverage. The drink is intended to rehydrate and to replenish the carbohydrates (in the form of sugars sucrose and glucose) and electrolytes (sodium and potassium salts) depleted during aerobic exercise, especially in warmer, more humid climates

The original Gatorade contained water, sucrose (table sugar) and glucose-fructose syrups, and citric acid, sodium chloride (table salt), sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, and flavoring/coloring ingredients. It supplies 127 mg/l of potassium and 464 mg/l of sodium, and 59 g/l of carbohydrates (in the form of sugars). The current (2006) Gatorade panel claims that Gatorade rehydrates athletes better than water because the flavor makes it easier to drink

A number of "electrolyte replacement drinks" have been introduced in both commercial and non-commercial contexts. Two of the more popular home recipes are:

Water, vinegar (usually a strongly flavored vinegar such as apple cider), molasses (sometimes blackstrap), and sometimes other flavorings such as honey and/or ginger (usually powdered). This is called switchel. [4]
Water, Kool-Aid mix, various salts, and sometimes other minerals such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). This makes a more "Gatorade-like" drink than switchel. [5]

Answer 6

Gatorade off course. It replenish most of the mineral lost during sweating.