Propel Water - A Good Substitute?
Every now and then I receive free products to try out and most recently I received a few free samples of Propel water. I had never tried Propel until now because I am a big water drinker and don’t feel the need to substitute it. However, there are some people who actually don’t like to drink water and substitute it whenever they can.
Vitamin enhanced waters are all the rage and are marketed towards the health crowd. The problem is that most of them contain tons of sugar and are high in calories. What stood out for me about Propel is that it is low calorie (10 calories per 8 oz serving.) It comes in several flavors (13 to be exact) and it actually tastes good in my opinion. Many people like flavored water and the taste is not overpowering at all. Unlike some flavored water that tastes way too sweet.
The vitamins in Propel include B vitamins (B6, B12), Niacin, Pantothenic Acid (to aid in energy metabolism) and vitamins C and E. Overall if you are not a big water drinker, it is a good substitute compared to the higher-calorie options on the market.
The only other thing to be aware of is that it does contain sucralose which may be a downside for some. If that doesn’t concern you, it is a really good beverage to quench your thirst during a workout.
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I am a huge fan of the propel water. As was stated there are very low calories, and yet it still tastes great. But the best thing of all is that it provides you with vitamins and minerals while quenching your thirst. I think that it is a great addition to a workout, or just as a water substitute.
I’ve gotta say, I’ve never understood the “I don’t like the taste of water” thing some people have. How can you not like water? It doesn’t have a taste, and we need to drink litres of the stuff every single day of our lives to be healthy. A bit like saying “I don’t like breathing air”!
Thanks for recommending Propel. I have always stayed away from these favored water drinks because of the amount of sugar they contain. I am excited that Propel has less sugar.
Thanks for the post. I do crave something with a little more flavor or sweetness than water now and then, and I think propel is a good option. In my opinion, a few of the flavors are very good (I like lemon and black cherry), but the more ‘exotic’ ones are a bit too sweet (kiwi strawberry, melon, raspberry lemonade) and a bit much during an intense workout. I still prefer the taste of original gatorade, but Propel is a good option if you’re watching calories.
I have found that both Propel and Gatorade [versus water] replenish nutrients after a strenuous workout.
I find somethng like squeezing some fresh lemon juice or lime juice into plain old water works wonders, and lady G just because its good for you, it doesnt meen you got to like it.
Propel isnt anything special, it offers nothing new, it didnt do anything more than i get from drinking good old lucozade.
I will drink propel after a workout or while playing a sport. I would not substitute it for water all the time though. During the day I try to stick with normal water.
I”m not of huge fan of propel.. It makes me more thirsty! Waters my favorite.. Nothing quenches my thirst like some high quality H2O!
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I like propel every once in a while. It’s to sweet to drink on a regular basis, but it’s nice to have the packets and make some yourself whenever you want a treat.
I haven’t had a Propel in a long time. I used to drink it quite regularly, but now I try to stick with just my plain ol ‘water.