Water vs. Electrolyte drinks: Is one better than the other?

“The basic guideline for most people is that if you are doing continuous exercise for 60 minuets or less, then water is fine.” Says Suzanne Gerard Eberle, sports dietitian and author of Endurance Sports Nutrition. This is because sports drinks include electrolytes (which help regulate nerves and muscles), carbohydrates (which help restore the body’s glycogen — or fuel — levels) and[..]

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Heat Exhaustion and How to Avoid it

As defined by the Mayo Clinic, heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It’s one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe. Causes of heat exhaustion include exposure to high temperatures, particularly when combined with high humidity, and[..]

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Understanding Electrolyte Drinks

What is an Electrolyte? Electrolytes are salts that become charged molecules, called ions, when they are dissolved in a liquid. Their electrical charges and ability to conduct electricity helps the body to send electrical signals from one cell to another. The different types of electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, sulfate, magnesium and phosphate. Electrolytes[..]

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2 Reasons Electrolytes Help Beat The Summer Heat

 What is an Electrolyte? Electrolytes are salts that become charged molecules, called ions, when they are dissolved in a liquid. Their electrical charges and ability to conduct electricity helps the body to send electrical signals from one cell to another. The different types of electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, sulfate, magnesium and phosphate.   2[..]

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What’s the best way to hydrate? You might be surprised…..

“The basic guideline for most people is that if you are doing continuous exercise for 60 minuets or less, then water is fine.” Says Suzanne Gerard Eberle, sports dietitian and author of Endurance Sports Nutrition. This is because sports drinks include electrolytes (which help regulate nerves and muscles), carbohydrates (which help restore the body’s glycogen — or fuel — levels) and[..]

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Are you ready for Summer? How to Beat the Heat

Summer is right around the corner, are you ready for the Heat? Preparing now for the Summer Heat will help you prevent common heat exhaustion related issues. In this article, we provide information and tips to help you and your team stay safe. As defined by the Mayo Clinic, heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body[..]

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Are your workers ready for the summer heat?

 Beat the heat by understanding Electrolytes Summer is fast approaching and it’s time to get your team ready for the heat and avoid heat exhaustion. What is an Electrolyte? Electrolytes are salts that become charged molecules, called ions when they are dissolved in a liquid. Their electrical charges and ability to conduct electricity helps the body to send electrical signals from one[..]

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Water or Sports Drink? What’s the Best Way to Hydrate?

  “The basic guideline for most people is that if you are doing continuous exercise for 60 minutes or less, then water is fine.” Says Suzanne Gerard Eberle, sports dietitian and author of Endurance Sports Nutrition. This is because sports drinks include electrolytes (which help regulate nerves and muscles), carbohydrates (which help restore the body’s glycogen — or fuel — levels) and[..]

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8 Quick Tips To Prevent Heat Stroke

Preparing your employees for hot temperatures will help prevent common heat exhaustion-related issues. In this article, we provide 8 quick tips to help you prevent heat stroke.   #1. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Wearing excess clothing or clothing that fits tightly won’t allow your body to cool properly. #2. Protect against sunburn. Sunburn affects your body’s ability[..]

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Sports Drinks V Water, What You Need To Know

  “The basic guideline for most people is that if you are doing continuous exercise for 60 minutes or less, then water is fine.” Says Suzanne Gerard Eberle, sports dietitian and author of Endurance Sports Nutrition. This is because sports drinks include electrolytes (which help regulate nerves and muscles), carbohydrates (which help restore the body’s glycogen — or fuel — levels) and[..]

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