Sports drinks: a user’s guide

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2483: Niki Bezzant's exploration into the necessity of sports drinks for workouts reveals a compelling argument against the ...  Show more

What does drinking alcohol before, during, or after exercise do for your fitness? There's been a surprising amount of research, and the results are mixed, just like a cocktail!Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular ...  Show more

You don't just lose water when you sweat; you lose electrolytes. When are sports drinks with electrolytes necessary? Nutrition Diva sat down with sports nutritionist Kelly Pritchett. Dr. Pritchett to get some answers.Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fit ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2599: Explore smart nutrition strategies with expert Nancy Clark, who unravels how both team and solo athletes can optimize ...  Show more