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Do You Really Need Sports Drinks in the Winter?

From the Show: Train Your Body
Summary: You may not think dehydration would be a problem in the winter. Yet, the Olympic athletes drink all kinds of sports drinks. Are those really necessary?
Air Date: 2/11/14
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Felicia Stoler, PhD
felicia stoler close upDr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a bachelors from Tulane University, a masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ. Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.

Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families, across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top "must have" books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity.

Felicia has been on many national and local television and radio programs across the U.S. She is one of the most sought-after nutrition/fitness experts for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. Felicia is passionate about helping people live healthier lives – and practices what she preaches. She maintains a private practice and provides consulting and public speaking. Felicia is the mother of two children and step mom of one – living in NJ.
Do You Really Need Sports Drinks in the Winter?
You may not think dehydration would be much of a problem in the winter.

Outside activities like sledding and skiing don't always make you thirsty. If anything, they cause a craving for coffee or hot chocolate -- to warm up!

Yet, the Olympic athletes drink all kinds of sports drinks.

Are those really necessary?

Do you have to keep hydrated in the winter? And if so, do you have to supplement with sports drinks? Or is water enough?

Join special guest, Dr.Felicia Stoler, as she delves into which sports drinks are ideal, as well as the best ways you can stay hydrated while participating in cold winter sports.