Saturday, 6 July 2013
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The truth about energy drinks
An instant boost from sugar and caffeine does more harm than good
They come in cool colours, and with cooler promises. Youngsters are besotted by an array of energy drinks lining the shelves alongside aerated drinks. But does a dose of energy these cans and bottles offer really help? Read on to know...
Caffeine kicks and sugary threats
Energy drinks have a very high content of caffeine and sugar that work at making you feel fresh and energised. And too much of caffeine can cause jitters, a fast heartbeat, and trouble sleeping, warns Dr Mursalin Shaikh.
Also, though the sugar provides a burst of energy, watch out for a phenomenon called as 'sugar crash' — when this energy wears off. This makes one feel very tired all over again. Thus, they are definitely not meant for sporting activities, stresses Deepshikha Agarwal, a sports nutritionist. "And the presence of quinine, that's used in drinks for giving them the fizz, is anyway bad for the bones," she says. Further, the high sugar content can lead to weight gain, and also cause cavities, informs Dr Ather Wani, a dentist. "Do not have them too often, and whenever you do, make sure you rinse your mouth," he says.
Addiction trouble
Caffeine can be addictive, whether it's tea, coffee or energy drinks. So in case you don't happen to find one, you may get headaches, become cranky and or feel tired for a few days. A pediatrician, Dr Bhandarkar says that as these drinks taste sweet, children are also attracted to them. However, parents should definitely discourage younger children from having both, sports as well as energy drinks, "As it can cause electrolyte abnormalities. Hence, while it's a strict no-no for younger children, in case if teens, involved in sports and physical activities, subscribe to it, it should only be under supervision."
Source of vitamins and amino acids
Most energy drinks claim the presence of vitamins and even amino acids, popular with those high on body building. "However, it's much cheaper and safer to get the from multi-vitamin supplements instead," urges Dr Shaikh. Or better, follow a well-balanced diet and opt for alternatives in form of natural juices. Agarwal recommends grape fruit juice and orange juice as good alternatives to replenish the lost electrolytes after a physical activity.
Go natural
Energy drinks should not be confused with sports drinks, says Agarwal. The former doesn't replace water and minerals one loses when we sweat. In fact the caffeine can actually make you more dehydrated. Simply drink water instead.
And never combine energy drinks with alcohol. It can be dangerous because alcohol is a depressant, while the energy drink is a stimulant. Having them together may limit your body's ability to realise how much alcohol you drank, as it'll give you the feeling that you are not impaired. Also it can cause bad dehydration. Due to the combined effect of the alcohol and the caffeine in the energy drink, you may urinate more often.
They come in cool colours, and with cooler promises. Youngsters are besotted by an array of energy drinks lining the shelves alongside aerated drinks. But does a dose of energy these cans and bottles offer really help? Read on to know...
Caffeine kicks and sugary threats
Energy drinks have a very high content of caffeine and sugar that work at making you feel fresh and energised. And too much of caffeine can cause jitters, a fast heartbeat, and trouble sleeping, warns Dr Mursalin Shaikh.
Also, though the sugar provides a burst of energy, watch out for a phenomenon called as 'sugar crash' — when this energy wears off. This makes one feel very tired all over again. Thus, they are definitely not meant for sporting activities, stresses Deepshikha Agarwal, a sports nutritionist. "And the presence of quinine, that's used in drinks for giving them the fizz, is anyway bad for the bones," she says. Further, the high sugar content can lead to weight gain, and also cause cavities, informs Dr Ather Wani, a dentist. "Do not have them too often, and whenever you do, make sure you rinse your mouth," he says.
Addiction trouble
Caffeine can be addictive, whether it's tea, coffee or energy drinks. So in case you don't happen to find one, you may get headaches, become cranky and or feel tired for a few days. A pediatrician, Dr Bhandarkar says that as these drinks taste sweet, children are also attracted to them. However, parents should definitely discourage younger children from having both, sports as well as energy drinks, "As it can cause electrolyte abnormalities. Hence, while it's a strict no-no for younger children, in case if teens, involved in sports and physical activities, subscribe to it, it should only be under supervision."
Source of vitamins and amino acids
Most energy drinks claim the presence of vitamins and even amino acids, popular with those high on body building. "However, it's much cheaper and safer to get the from multi-vitamin supplements instead," urges Dr Shaikh. Or better, follow a well-balanced diet and opt for alternatives in form of natural juices. Agarwal recommends grape fruit juice and orange juice as good alternatives to replenish the lost electrolytes after a physical activity.
Go natural
Energy drinks should not be confused with sports drinks, says Agarwal. The former doesn't replace water and minerals one loses when we sweat. In fact the caffeine can actually make you more dehydrated. Simply drink water instead.
And never combine energy drinks with alcohol. It can be dangerous because alcohol is a depressant, while the energy drink is a stimulant. Having them together may limit your body's ability to realise how much alcohol you drank, as it'll give you the feeling that you are not impaired. Also it can cause bad dehydration. Due to the combined effect of the alcohol and the caffeine in the energy drink, you may urinate more often.
Throw Away
3 simple exercises for a flat tummy
Don't want to end up injured or exhausted? Don't overdo things on the workout front. Instead, aim for a brisk 20-minute walk every day to burn fat, plus do the following exercises to help tone your abdominal muscles.
Bicycle crunch: Lie down with your back pressed onto the floor. Bring your hands behind your head. Starting with your legs bent at a 45-degree angle, bring the right knee into the chest while straightening out your left leg. At the same time, rotate your top half so your left elbow goes to your right knee, then switch to the other side. Repeat for one minute,three times a day.
The boat: Sit on the floor, with your knees bent and feet flat and tilt back, extending your legs so your body forms a right angle. Pull your abs in to balance. Extend your arms at shoulder height past your knees. Hold for five slow breaths and return to your starting position. Repeat five times a day.
The plank: Lie face down then lift yourself up on to your toes and forearms, with your elbows bent at 90 degrees. Keeping your core muscles -— your stomach and bottom — tight and your legs straight, hold for 10 seconds. Repeat three times a day, gradually building to 40 seconds each.
Team spirit and ability to express matter a lot’
The
idea behind the contest is to engage the young graduates and young
engineers in understanding the problems of the aviation industry. We
need new and fresh ideas to meet the growing challenges of the industry.
It’s quite important to make our young generations grow to meet the
future requirements of the aviation sector. As compared to the last two
events, this season of the Fly Your Idea contest witnessed huge
participation of students and teams from across the globe. So, the
growing interest of young people shows that we are right on target.
Losing teams feel that their innovations are important but
since they were unable to communicate effectively what their innovation
was all about during the question-answer session with the jury, they
couldn't win. Should that undermine the importance of an innovative
idea? I think you have hit the most important point. The
contest is not only about an innovative idea but also about one’s
ability to express it. It forces the team to think about the next step
after getting a good idea. What does it bring in terms of value to the
customers and to the world? What’s the level of effort that is required?
Is there a case for that idea? So, the contest forces you to go beyond
the idea and think how you can make that happen. We are encouraging
students to learn how to communicate, sell, explain and convince people
about a particular innovation.
How has the association of Unesco made a difference to the contest?It does make a big difference and give a boost to the contest. Unesco is a government-based organisation while we are a private industry but we share a common goal. We both want to attract the young generation towards engineering in both developed and developing countries.
One can understand the contest benefits the students in many ways, but what does Airbus get out of it?I think the benefit is long- term. The first is in terms of innovation. Students come up with many ideas and issues and maybe there are many we need to examine. It also brings ideas about new material to be used in the aviation industry.
We are examining the viability of some of the concepts that students proposed in the previous contests. Their inputs are quite valuable for the growth of the industry. So, to meet the future challenges of the industry, it’s quite important to engage them towards it.
So, do you see any improvement in the quality of innovation after every contest? Yes and based on our experience we can say that this third contest was the toughest. It was so tight because of the quality of the work performed by the various teams in order to reach the final. It shows how with focused enthusiasm, even in a short time, students can give great results.
Many students want the reasons for losing and winning to be spelled out clearly to bring transparency in the contest. It will also give them an opportunity to improve upon their work. Do you want to address these concerns in the next contest?See, the decision is taken by an independent jury of experts from the aviation industry. They have their logic to judge the quality of ideas. However, we can consider if it’s feasible for us to do in the next contests.
Only a team of three or more students can apply for the contest. So, an individual innovator has to make a team to participate in the contest. Why? When an individual innovator applies for the contest with his proposal, Airbus helps him build a team by various ways such as putting his work on a social networking site, getting him to interact with individuals who have sent somewhat similar proposals, etc. It’s very important to see how we can help deliver to the target by working as team members supporting each other. I don’t know everything, you don’t know everything in our jobs, so how can we succeed and help deliver to the target is by working as a team, by understanding who can support me, who has the knowledge by putting together various angles, diversities, various methods and knowledge. With innovations, one of the biggest challenges today is working as a team in a diverse atmosphere.
the Fly Your Idea Contest and how far have you been able to achieve it?
How has the association of Unesco made a difference to the contest?It does make a big difference and give a boost to the contest. Unesco is a government-based organisation while we are a private industry but we share a common goal. We both want to attract the young generation towards engineering in both developed and developing countries.
One can understand the contest benefits the students in many ways, but what does Airbus get out of it?I think the benefit is long- term. The first is in terms of innovation. Students come up with many ideas and issues and maybe there are many we need to examine. It also brings ideas about new material to be used in the aviation industry.
We are examining the viability of some of the concepts that students proposed in the previous contests. Their inputs are quite valuable for the growth of the industry. So, to meet the future challenges of the industry, it’s quite important to engage them towards it.
So, do you see any improvement in the quality of innovation after every contest? Yes and based on our experience we can say that this third contest was the toughest. It was so tight because of the quality of the work performed by the various teams in order to reach the final. It shows how with focused enthusiasm, even in a short time, students can give great results.
Many students want the reasons for losing and winning to be spelled out clearly to bring transparency in the contest. It will also give them an opportunity to improve upon their work. Do you want to address these concerns in the next contest?See, the decision is taken by an independent jury of experts from the aviation industry. They have their logic to judge the quality of ideas. However, we can consider if it’s feasible for us to do in the next contests.
Only a team of three or more students can apply for the contest. So, an individual innovator has to make a team to participate in the contest. Why? When an individual innovator applies for the contest with his proposal, Airbus helps him build a team by various ways such as putting his work on a social networking site, getting him to interact with individuals who have sent somewhat similar proposals, etc. It’s very important to see how we can help deliver to the target by working as team members supporting each other. I don’t know everything, you don’t know everything in our jobs, so how can we succeed and help deliver to the target is by working as a team, by understanding who can support me, who has the knowledge by putting together various angles, diversities, various methods and knowledge. With innovations, one of the biggest challenges today is working as a team in a diverse atmosphere.
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