(music) You are what you eat and drink.
Our next guest knows first hand the
importance of drinking beverages with a healthy effect on mind
and body.
She's a physician and active tennis player.
She's got great biceps.
And, founder of Youthtopia beverages.
Dr. Brenda Jones.
Good morning!
Good morning.
I had to tout how gorgeous you are.
Look at the - she is absolutely gorgeous.
Show me the guns.
My gosh.
I wish!
Alright, so you're in great shape - tennis right?
Yes.
I'm a runner.
How many times are you on the court?
I play at least 3 to 4 times a week.
How long have you been doing it?
I'm watching you here, you're good.
About 25-30 years.
Wow!
Do you play singles or doubles?
I play both, but more singles than
doubles.
You must be hard to defeat.
OK, so what's your weapon doctor?
My weapon's my forehand.
You're forehand.
Well, I'm a runner.
I do long sprints and I love running.
I've always loved running.
It's effecting my knees now, but that's my age, so
we'll just talk about that another day.
Yes.
But, we're talking about hydration today,
and I'm gonna confess something to you.
After I do a long run, the first thing I drink when I
get home is Cuban coffee.
Oh no, come on!
I know, isn't that terrible?
Coffee?
Coffee, I do, and then I'll drink water, but
you know I see a lot of people drinking soft drinks, children
drinking soft drinks today to quench their thirst.
My kids have never tried a soft drink.
They're terrible.
I think that's worse than Cuban coffee.
Yes, but you know, coffee is a
diuretic and the sugary drinks are not good.
There is an epidemic of obesity, diabetes
melovis, and it increases the risk of heart disease.
Also, the calories are extensive.
It's a very very high calorie.
No one needs that many calories,
especially since we're not olympic athletes or professional
athletes.
So for people who are active today, and I know
children are trying to be more active and doing afternoon
sports, and parents trying to stay in shape and be healthy,
you know, cause we're trying to be healthy society in this
country.
Healthy hydration in your mind is?
Healthy hydration, of course, starts with water.
Always.
We should drink at least, women, 91 ounces of water
a day.
Men, 125 ounces a day, and if you're more active and in
a hot climate, you need even more than that.
That's amazing - that's a lot.
I drink about 50 ounces so I'm still under.
Yes you are.
That's not good, I gotta increase it.
Now, what about for, you know, children
and parents and people that just say: oh gosh water?
Another option?
Yes, there are healthy alternatives to the sugary soft
drinks.
And, one of em is "Alley Oop."
Alley Oop.
I like the name, OK.
We are trying to promote activity as another
adjunct to health.
And, you came up with this.
I came up with this, my late husband and I,
came up with this beverage.
So, what is the meaning behind it
and what's in it?
Well, Alley Oop is a better for you sports
drink.
It has only 28 calories per 16 to 20 ounce serving.
There are 12 of these packets in each box.
It is non-GMO, gluten, and caffeine free, has no
artificial flavors or colors.
What are the flavors you have here?
I have Straw Mango, Slam Punch, and Citrus Grind.
Can I try one?
Yes.
OK, I want citrus, I love citrus, so you can
prepare me one.
So, it's really easy, you just, you can have
your water bottle?
Yes.
You have a nice glass for me now, but you
can have a water bottle?
And it's convenient, you can take it
with you, and just add it to water that you can buy where you
are.
Shake it up.
Yes.
And, drink it up.
That's great, and how do you feel as you're
pouring that?
How do you feel after you drink this, after
let's say, I don't know a couple hours on the court?
I feel absolutely fantastic because it
energizes because it does have the electrolytes, and vitamins
in it.
To replenish.
Yes.
OK, let me try it real quick.
Ooooh I like that!
All of them are very tasty.
My kids love citrus, they would love this.
Kids can drink this as well?
Kids can drink this.
It has nothing in it that will cause any problems.
This is really good, and you know what's nice, I mean, I'm
not saying anything should ever take away water, but it's a nice
little add to and gives it a nice kick.
Yes.
There are just times when you need more and
want more.
That's right.
And, I could add to that many aspects
of my life but that's another story.
Yes.
For our viewers out there who'd like more
information on Alley Oop, where do they go?
They go to youthtopiabeverages.com.
Alright, one more time, let me see those.
Look at - can I just?
Gosh.
It's real.
Alright, I know it's real!
You are fabulous.
Thank you so much doctor for being here.
Thank you.
Good luck to you, and again I'm so sorry
about your husband's passing.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
And, of course, if you'd like to learn more about Alley Oop, you
can go to our website thebalancingact.com.
It really is good.