Refreshing drinks

2001/05/01 Lorenzo, Arantza | Uranga, Ane Miren Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Dietetika/Elikagaiak

Soft drinks

They carry drinking water and carbon _dioxide (CO 2), as well as acidifiers, natural or artificial sweeteners and aromatic agents. They are also distinguished by their amount of sugar. Children under 6% are tonics. Instead, if they exceed 6%, they are deficient. So are Sprite, Seven up, etc. If some of them are added 6% orange or lemon juice, you get Fanta and add 8% Kas.

Fruit drinks

More than 10% are juices and are generally marketed without gas. In addition to those of orange and lemon, there are more and more variety of flavors in the market (pineapple, peach, etc. ). ). Of this type are Frutopia (10% juice) and Trina (14% juice).

Energy drinks

About 15 years ago they were invented by two American doctors with the aim of combating fatigue and old age. Caffeine, royal jelly, ginseng and taurine (amino acid that is stimulated after intense physical exertion) are the components of these stimulating and euphoric drinks. Here are:

• Reanimator: contains mineral salts and fruits to cope with situations of great effort. One of the components is ginseng which raises tension and has a euphoric effect.
• Red Bull: contains taurine and caffeine that act as body stimulants. Fresh fruit flavor.

They are products that can be taken in case of mental fatigue and stress, but they are not essential, since they can be taken royal jelly or coffee. The latter are more natural and do not have as many additives as these drinks.

Sports drinks or isotonics

They are mainly aimed at athletes, since after a physical effort they help to strengthen them. Its goal is to recover water, mineral salts and vitamins lost by sweat during sports. These are: Aquarius, Isostar, Gatorade, etc. They can be taken quietly in such a special situation, but know, at least to some extent, that any natural juice can have the same effect.

New age drinks

They are drinks with flavors of different categories. Tea or coffee making: Asco, Nescafe Ice, etc.

Like everything, they can be taken in moderation and without abuse. It should be noted that most have a relatively high amount of sugars and additives, so their caloric value is high. Isotonics also contain shit salts and vitamins.