Nov 08, 2015 07:16 PM
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(Updated Nov 08, 2015 09:34 PM)
Recently bought a 90 rupee 6 pack powder pack from amazon india for my son who uses his MTB or mountain bike a lot, each sachet needs to be diluted with 500 ml of water and costs just 15 INR individually but is a part of the 6 pack box which I recd for just INR 81 in a lightening deal .
The flavor is lemon although we also have the orange one. On examining the ingredients list I found it uses dextrose, various minerals and clouding agent.
I diluted the powder using pure water and advised my son to first drive away his mountain bicycle while the drink cools, I told him, show me how much you have sweat or else the drink will not be yours . Sure enough after an hour or so he was home sweaty and tired. he had earned the drink, remember its to be used only after vigorous physical activity and not as a fun or pleasure drink . The dextrose will otherwise pile on unnecessary fat onto your body and the minerals will only unnecessarily tax your liver and kidneys especially the latter which will anyhow clear off the excess of them .
I have talked in my previous reviews about my hate for sugar or anything which is sucrose / glucose / dextrose / sucralose etc . I go many weeks and months off them .
the liquid calories cause a blood sugar spike and insulin resistance if abused time and time again . The gatorade sports drink is meant especially for the physically active, very active individuals . The taste is quite impressive and in the powder form u may dilute or concentrate depending upon your preference .
Personally I still stick to just stevia in my green tea or lime and lemon drink sometimes making it fizzy with soda . I even love coconut water that I rate above any sports drink in the world .
for me glucon d or sports drinks are not a "fix", nor is any energy drink . It was only for my son who is into intense physical activity .
when im down and out, I treat myself only naturally with dates and bananas especially the former. Dates along with milk can be used for months after months without using any other food . Dates are a complete food . Mohammed prophet loved dates . Many fasts are broken with dates .
I belive fruits should only be eaten and not drunk and liquid calories should not be consumed . With this view in mind I will rate the product 3 upon 5 .
