I also can't really choke down real food during the hot months. I hate Gatorade, but I can tolerate the Clif drink and some non-food food (bloks, sport beans, etc.) When I'm eating on the bike, I need fast energy. Some sugars are a bit better than others I guess. I don't think that having some simple sugars on the bike affects your body (and your diet) negatively like eating too much sugar off the bike. (provided you're not diabetic or something)