Sports Drinks
Preparation, uses, and tips
Use sports drinks instead of soda. Enjoy with an apple, pear, or banana for a fast snack.
Buying and storing tips
Look for sports drinks in the beverage or supplement section of heath food stores, or in the beverage or specialty foods section of most supermarkets.
Varieties
Sports drinks are available in cans and bottles, in a variety of flavors. Natural sports drinks with natural sweeteners, flavors, and colors, are also available.
Nutrition Highlights
Sports drink, 8 oz. (240mL)
Calories: 50
Protein: 0.0g
Carbohydrate: 14g
Total Fat: 0.0g
Fiber: 0.0g
Nutritional content varies among drinks.
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