”Beat the Heat” CCTV’s Tim O’Connor examines sports drinks and hydration.

Sports drinks are popular for hydration for extreme workouts, but are they the best thing for all of us? CCTV's Tim O'Connor examines how we might hydrate during these hot summer days and if we might be able to hydrate and replace electrolytes without all the salt and sugars and artificial colors in many so-called sports drinks. He examines the difference between drinks during a workout and recovery drinks. He takes a look at fresh drinks we might consider making for ourselves without the salt and sugars and colorings. Consult your doctor for what might work specifically for your personal situation and condition.