[Sca-cooks] Re: Sugar free sports drink alternative

[Elaine Koogler]

Pat wrote:

>My first comment to this entire thread is "Blecccchhhhhhh."
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>I am a diabetic.  I detest Gatorade.  I loathe artificial sweeteners.  There is no artificial sweetener that can take the place of sugar as a necessary electolyte.  If I am dehydrated enough to need gatorade, then I need the sugar (diabetic or not.)  I prefer senkajabin, though, if I get to that point.
>For me, as a waterbearer, and all of the other people on the field, water is far better for you in most instances.  If you need additional electrolytes, then suck on the oranges or pickles.  I only carry the gatorade because it has become "tradition" and the fighters expect it, and get balky about drinking plain water.  I push the water, fruit, and pickles, and only give the gatorade when they ask for it.
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>Mundanely, Pat Griffin of Millbrook, AL
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Cantaloupe and cucumbers are also great for replacing electrolytes.  I 
usually have a large beverage cooler with water in it and a plate with a 
lemon located beside it at Pennsic..  I really like water with a little 
lemon in it when I'm bothered by the heat.

Kiri