Quick Drips

Powerade is a legitimate tool during long, sweaty exercise, but a 28 oz bottle of regular Powerade carries about 85 g of added sugar. For everyday hydration, plain water is the better choice.

Regular Gatorade earns its place during long, sweaty exercise, but as an everyday drink it is a sugar-sweetened beverage with about 34 grams of sugar in a 20 ounce bottle. For workouts under an hour, water does the job.