Follow up to Salt Post

I realize I left out another often overlooked source of sodium in the product category - hydration replacement drinks like Gatorade. Many people will buy drinks like this just like they buy flavored water, thinking they are the same. But they are not. Gatorade and its like have tons of sodium in them (110mg per 8oz). Unless you are sweating profusely in the hot sun for along time, you probably don't need sodium in your hydration drink. The biggest mistake you can make is drinking these drinks like water when you are just thirsty. They will make you retain water and bloat you. You can get all the electrolytes you need after a spin class or long run just from drinking real lemonade or other juice drink.