Disclosure: I received product from G2 to use and keep as compensation for this review. Please see my disclosure statement for more information about how I conduct my reviews.
A couple of months ago I retweeted a link about the badness of high fructose corn syrup. I wish I had any way to find what that link was. But I remember the article had something to say about how high fructose corn syrup is not good for children. Of course, it is not good for adults either.
What say YOU?
Shortly thereafter, I was contacted by G2. They offered to send me a hydration package of their reformulated G2 to try out. By reformulated they mean – the HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) has been removed!
Their words on reformulated G2:
· HFCS will be removed from all G2 moving forward.
· The carbohydrate source in G2 will now be sucrose, which will fuel working muscles during activity to enhance athletic performance.
· G2 provides an electrolyte blend that offers optimal hydration with 110 mg of sodium (per 8 oz) – the most important electrolyte for hydration – and carbohydrate levels designed to speed fluid absorption.
I review this product from 2 standpoints: as (1) a runner/triathlete, and as (2) a mom.
(1) I have been running/doing/training for endurance events for a number of years (sporadically since 2001). Through my journey, I have learned a few things about my body… I need fuel. I need electrolytes. When I look for fuel to help me swim, bike or run for 2+ hours I really think about what I have learned my body needs most. Pre-fueling is imperative for me.
Pre-hydration is HUGE. I have found that my body really needs electrolytes, and my body tanks quickly if I consume simple sugars. 48 hours before a race I will take electrolyte tablets or water down sports drinks (50/50) in an effort to be adequately hydrated prior to my race. My body likes to get REALLY terrible, hours-ling (even days long) post-race tummy aches if I do not.
For me, my post-race tummy happiness lies almost completely on my electrolyte balance. I have no idea why. I am not all scienc-y. I just know when I do not, it can get ugly.
(2) My kids are busy. My son plays soccer. We drink a lot of water – but sometimes the kids want something else. We can choose milk, or juices, or lemonade… and on Sundays we have Soda Sunday! The options go downhill quickly. I have long-resisted sports drinks because of the sugar content, but would give-in for sports because I value the power of my beloved electrolytes.
I know water is best. But I know sometimes activities call for something more (see #1), and I appreciate that the makers of G2 have made an effort to address the needs of their consumers. For more information on Gatorade and G2, visit: http://www.gatorade.com
What are your thoughts? How do you feel about sports drinks? What is your perspective on high fructose corn syrup?
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Awesome. I hate high fructose and my family stopped using Gatorade for that very reason a little over a year ago.
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Yea! We’ve been trying to go more natural around here and it’s not an easy task. HFCS is in EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! And the things it’s not in you pay a premium for. Not easy on the pocketbook to try and eat healthy.
This is fabulous news! Thank you so much for pointing this out. I had written them off and rarely even go down that aisle at the store!