Substitute for orange Gatorade powder? - JP Fitness Forums

Alextown · 04-19-2006, 09:15 AM

can't find powdered orange Gatorade anywhere here in No. Va, and I have a bunch on ON Vanilla. Any thoughts on substitutions, or where I can hunt some down?

RLP71586 · 04-19-2006, 10:37 AM

You could always just order the orange gatorade off of the net. I can probably get a url a little later if you can't find one, but I have to leave for class now. I know you can order it because my roommate was going to do it

Alextown · 04-19-2006, 12:33 PM

Appreciate it RLP, maybe you've found something different than me. All I've come across so far is bulk purchasing. Maybe i should just set up my own store....hmmmm

milkman21 · 04-19-2006, 12:48 PM

Stating the obvious... but what about picking up some plain old dextrose instead?

jruck37 · 04-19-2006, 01:15 PM

Alextown-
If they've got another flavor, you may want to give that a try. If other options are available, it's just a matter of personal preference.

Sometimes, the grocery stores that I shop at don't have orange, so I pick up fruit punch or lemon-lime. They're a good change up from the orange flavor.

Alextown · 04-19-2006, 06:07 PM

mman - that just may be what I was looking for. When you get older like me, the memory's not what it used to be.

jr - I thought I'd read plenty of horror stories about the taste of mixing those two with Vanilla protien powder. I suppose I could give it a shot.

jruck37 · 04-19-2006, 06:27 PM

I like fruit punch... Lemon-lime isn't the best, but it was all they had the other day when I went grocery shopping. So, I'll be using that for the next couple weeks.

milkman21 · 04-19-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alextown

mman - that just may be what I was looking for. When you get older like me, the memory's not what it used to be.

jr - I thought I'd read plenty of horror stories about the taste of mixing those two with Vanilla protien powder. I suppose I could give it a shot.

The mere thought of mixing Gatorade powder with whey just disgusts me... so I'll definitely stick with good old dextrose. It's cheaper anyway, usually a couple bucks for a pound or two. http://search.mysimon.com/search?pgt...trose&nodeid=5

(By the way that's a great site for finding low prices online, I use it religiously before making purchases

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Alextown · 04-19-2006, 09:24 PM

I'd been doing the tried and true 2 scoops gatorade orange and 1 scoop ON Vanilla, and I actually liked it. Appreciate the heads up on the dextrose though. Sounds like a good idea (along with the other suggestions)

Three · 04-25-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alextown

can't find powdered orange Gatorade anywhere here in No. Va, and I have a bunch on ON Vanilla. Any thoughts on substitutions, or where I can hunt some down?

1 pound of dextrose
1 pound of maltodextrin
6 packets orange kool aid, (or whatever flavor you would like)
mix well

Not quite as sweet as gatorade. Using all dextrose would make it a little sweeter.

The cost savings are HUGH!

slimsaw00 · 04-25-2006, 01:53 PM

Just as another suggestion I've got two "mixtures" if you will.

Fruit Punch Powerade powder/Strawberry ON Whey
Mountain Blast Powerade powder/Vanilla ON Whey

I was skeptical about mixing the whey w/ gatorade/powerade but I've actually begun to like it quite a bit pre and postworkout.

-Matt

Jimbo · 04-27-2006, 03:44 PM

I like the Lime gatorade with the vanilla whey.

Course...my wife says I'll eat anything.

Hungry now. Gotta go.

Faraz421 · 04-28-2006, 12:53 PM

i second the lime gaterade and vanilla whey, its almost too good.

Alextown · 05-15-2006, 07:15 PM

I'm saved !!!!! XL Orange Gatorade powder found at Wal-Mart!!!

the littlest things can get you so excited