Athletic activity uses up a lot of energy. Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade are the usual drinks for people when they are exercising, or participating in athletics. And they do work, but, these drinks, along with the swiftly multiplying energy drinks, are loaded with sugar, often caffeine, artificial color, often artificial flavor, and preservatives.

Try the natural way . . . next time, instead of grabbing a gatorade, powerade, or other sports drink, mix honey in water. The sugars in natural honey are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Honey also has naturally occuring vitamins and minerals. No artificial colors or flavors and no additives or preservatives. It’s all there from the beginning. You could prepare the “honey water” ahead of time by heating/boiling the water so that the honey will mix in easier, or you can even get honey powder (try http://www.blossomland.com) and mix that with water.

If you just need a quick energy boost every once in a while, buy some honey sticks and keep some with you wherever you go.