Twist Vs. Sports Drinks: 5 Key Factors to Consider for Workplace Hydration

Many modern workplaces are prioritizing options when it comes to beverages they offer employees, guests and customers. They know that keeping employees hydrated is smart for business, and tap water alone may not be enough to encourage hydration and help employees operate at peak performance.

While sports drinks might seem like a logical choice, it’s important to take a closer look at their impact on your employee wellness and your bottom line. While single-serve plastic bottles come with associated delivery, storage, and environmental costs, the most concerning cost is the toll they take on our health. 

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of two leading sports drinks – Gatorade vs. Powerade – and how they stack up against a zero-calorie, zero-sugar, on-demand alternative: Twist Flavored and Sparkling Water Dispensers from Culligan Quench.

Now let’s dive into the five key advantages of swapping out sugar sports drinks for on-demand, filtered, flavored water.

It’s likely common knowledge that drinking water is better for your health than beverages sweetened with sugar and other additives. According to the American Heart Association, research shows that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages every day increases your risk of getting cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Replacing a sugary drink with an alternative like flavored sparkling water reduces those risks.

With Culligan Quench’s Twist water dispensers, you can take workplace wellness even further. Not only are there no sugars or calories in its on-demand flavored water, but the Twist system actually allows users to add beneficial minerals like potassium, magnesium and zinc, plus vitamins B6 and B12, to their water with Immunity and Electrolyte boosts. 

Electrolytes, commonly associated with sports drinks, are minerals that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in water. According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, electrolyte minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium help contract muscles, regulate heart rhythms and maintain healthy fluid levels within our cells. This makes serving electrolyte water a great option for any workplace, but especially for those involving physically demanding jobs where a sports drink may be a common go-to beverage. 

Plus, the Twist system’s built-in advanced water filtration gives you peace of mind knowing you’re offering high-quality, fresh, great-tasting water all day long.

Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to the flavor and format of their water. That’s why the Twist system offers eight flavors in cold, hot, ambient and chilled sparkling water. Users can choose from Cherry, Lime, Cucumber, Mixed Berry, Peach Mango, Pomegranate Blueberry, Strawberry Pineapple, Watermelon and Lemon flavors – or mix them to create their own custom flavor. Looking for a mid-day pick-me-up? You can even add caffeine for extra energy to power through the day.

Because the Twist system is connected directly to your workplace’s water line, it delivers on-demand filtered, flavored water – eliminating the need to plan, order, carry and store sports drink bottles. Instead, we’ll install your system with care, help change flavor cartridges and even monitor it remotely.

Not only does a bottleless water dispenser save you time and hassle, but it also lowers your business’s carbon footprint by reducing your use of single-serve plastic bottles. So you can help your organization reach its sustainability goals while enjoying a virtually unlimited supply of fresh, deliciously flavored water.

The on-demand format of the Twist systems makes them a more affordable option for most workplace budgets. 

Our team of water experts can help you find the right solution for your business. Just reach out for a free quote.