FOOD & DRINK
Go-juice:
A Look at Energy Drinks In today’s world, it seems like there is always something to do: one more errand, one more movie to watch, one more place to visit. With a never-ending “to-do” list, some people may feel there aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all, while others feel like they are lacking in energy. Either way, it’s no surprise that for many of us energy drinks have become a staple in our daily lives – who wouldn’t want an extra boost of energy during the day? When it comes to choosing a drink that livens you up, there are a lot of options to choose from and it’s important to know what you’re putting in your body. Understanding the options, the ingredients in them and how they work in your body can be the difference between getting a kickstart or crashing and burning.
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Water
If you find yourself feeling sluggish, your energy problem might actually be a dehydration problem. Drinking 48 to 64 oz. of water a day is a good goal for most people. This equates to six to eight glasses of water or about two rounds through your standard 32 oz. Hydroflask. A quick (and maybe a little gross) way of checking your hydration level is by paying attention to color on your next trip to the bathroom. Dark yellow urine is usually an indicator of dehydration while a pale yellow or clear stream means you are drinking enough H20. An important factor in choosing an