Coconut water.
sidneyb20
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So I've been reading about drinks and water and things. I drink a coconut water (lemonade flavor) before I workout. It's a total of 140 calories. I drink half of it before the workout and half of it after. I know that it's better than sugar soda and the fruit sugar is somehow less harmful than regular sugar, but is it helpful of hurtful?
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Just curious why you drink coconut water before a workout? For hydration? I think there are some better options out there. And I'm not really sure where this thread will go... but I think sugar is sugar.
I prefer some Ultima powder mixed with water for hydration. It gives me the electrolytes I need when I'm doing a super sweaty gym or yoga session.
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Fruits contain simple sugars (in other words - carbs), which can be quickly used by your body to replenish the energy it uses during a workout. Sugar from a sweetened soda or sweets takes longer to break down into simple sugars, so your muscles cannot use them to replenish the energy.0
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So I've been reading about drinks and water and things. I drink a coconut water (lemonade flavor) before I workout. It's a total of 140 calories. I drink half of it before the workout and half of it after. I know that it's better than sugar soda and the fruit sugar is somehow less harmful than regular sugar, but is it helpful of hurtful?
What is the difference and why is one, or both, or neither, harmful?2 -
sandrosson wrote: »Fruits contain simple sugars (in other words - carbs), which can be quickly used by your body to replenish the energy it uses during a workout. Sugar from a sweetened soda or sweets takes longer to break down into simple sugars, so your muscles cannot use them to replenish the energy.
What if I told you that research proves otherwise.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274093496_Post-exercise_Glycogen_Recovery_and_Exercise_Performance_is_Not_Significantly_Different_Between_Fast_Food_and_Sport_Supplements2 -
i have to believe that coconut water is better for you. either way if you like it drink it0
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I used to drink coffee with a lot of skimmed milk before workout.
Caffeine, a bit of protein, some potassium and magnesium.
I wonder if coconut water is better?0 -
So I've been reading about drinks and water and things. I drink a coconut water (lemonade flavor) before I workout. It's a total of 140 calories. I drink half of it before the workout and half of it after. I know that it's better than sugar soda and the fruit sugar is somehow less harmful than regular sugar, but is it helpful of hurtful?
It might be slightly better than water but, it's not hurtful. It really depends on what one you are buying though. It might not actually be better than sugared soda if you look at the sugar count. Alot of companies are getting on the bandwagon now that it's selling well and trying to make there's stand out with more sugar. People will buy it thinking they are doing something healthy when in reality they might as well be drinking a soda. I am particularly fond of this one served ice cold https://www.amazon.com/C2O-Pure-Coconut-Water-Ounce/dp/B00JKM9HN0?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=00 -
sandrosson wrote: »Fruits contain simple sugars (in other words - carbs), which can be quickly used by your body to replenish the energy it uses during a workout. Sugar from a sweetened soda or sweets takes longer to break down into simple sugars, so your muscles cannot use them to replenish the energy.
What if I told you that research proves otherwise.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274093496_Post-exercise_Glycogen_Recovery_and_Exercise_Performance_is_Not_Significantly_Different_Between_Fast_Food_and_Sport_Supplements
Before I say anything, I have to admit I did not check the PDF yet, just read the abstract. I'm not sure if we're talking about the same thing. This research appears to compare sport supplements with fast foods, and neither of them are fruits, as I mentioned in my post. Did you go through the whole research perhaps?0 -
sandrosson wrote: »Fruits contain simple sugars (in other words - carbs), which can be quickly used by your body to replenish the energy it uses during a workout. Sugar from a sweetened soda or sweets takes longer to break down into simple sugars, so your muscles cannot use them to replenish the energy.
Incorrect. The sugar found in soda is, in fact, simple sugar.0 -
I love coconut water because it's tasty! Lemonade flavor though? Is it real coconut water or is it flavored? I'd be a little more concerned about the ingredients in it. I wouldn't say it has specific benefits but if it's not loaded with sugar it can't hurt if you like it.0
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Coconut water definitely has benefits -- it is loaded with potassium, an essential electrolyte. Under-consumption of potassium and several other nutrients are public health concerns for the majority of the population.
http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015-scientific-report/pdfs/scientific-report-of-the-2015-dietary-guidelines-advisory-committee.pdf0 -
sandrosson wrote: »sandrosson wrote: »Fruits contain simple sugars (in other words - carbs), which can be quickly used by your body to replenish the energy it uses during a workout. Sugar from a sweetened soda or sweets takes longer to break down into simple sugars, so your muscles cannot use them to replenish the energy.
What if I told you that research proves otherwise.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274093496_Post-exercise_Glycogen_Recovery_and_Exercise_Performance_is_Not_Significantly_Different_Between_Fast_Food_and_Sport_Supplements
Before I say anything, I have to admit I did not check the PDF yet, just read the abstract. I'm not sure if we're talking about the same thing. This research appears to compare sport supplements with fast foods, and neither of them are fruits, as I mentioned in my post. Did you go through the whole research perhaps?
The takeaway from the linked research was, carbs are carbs. Does not matter the source. Your assertion of sweetened soda or sweets cannot be used to replenish energy is incorrect.
Does coconut water offer a better vitamin/nutrient profile than regular soda? Yes.
Do you get bonus points for going over your body's daily minimum requirements of said vitamins/nutrients? No. Eluding to that, once your minimums are met, having something that is not as "nutritionally sound" is ok.
Within the context of providing the body with carbs, the body does not care that the carb came from grains, fruits, vegetables, a McDonald's Big Mac, Wendy's Frosty, Gatorade, etc... All carbs from all food sources providing carbs, will be used for energy.0 -
Its delicious but has lots of sugar... nothing wrong with that.
Plain water and a piece of fruit (banana for potassium?) Would probably be healthier and give you some fibre to help control your appetite.... but it doesn't really matter if everything else is under comtrol0 -
sandrosson wrote: »Fruits contain simple sugars (in other words - carbs), which can be quickly used by your body to replenish the energy it uses during a workout. Sugar from a sweetened soda or sweets takes longer to break down into simple sugars, so your muscles cannot use them to replenish the energy.
Hold up: that is the polar opposite of what is usually touted as the reason it's ok to have sugar in fruit but not soda/sweets/etc. Because fruit takes longer to break down.
I know that neither type/source of sugar is bad, but could we please get our opposing stances in order?1
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