Amateur Endurance» Nutrition Products

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews

Jay — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:03:40 +0000

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews are a great way to replace electrolytes and calories during a workout. They come in 3 flavors, Fruit Smoothie Mix, Cherry Blossom, and Pomegranate. They include naturally occurring fiber and protein derived from 100% organic tapioca syrup and honey. They make for a great snack whether you are training or not. For those who need gluten-free, Honey stingers are gluten-free and dairy-free.

Great for people looking for a healthier, organic snack or fuel for training. They were my snack/fuel of choice while training for my last Ultra Marathon. The thing I liked the most about the Honey Stinger Chews is that they didn’t leave me with a “full” feeling. Some products after you take them they feel like they are just sitting in your stomach. Definitely NOT with the Honey Stinger Chews.

Our Opinion

Price: Awesome. MSRP is $1.99 per package. It is a great value for a great-tasting product.

Quality: The product worked well. At 160 calories per package, you get a decent amount of calories as well as SOME electrolyte replacement.

Nuun Electrolyte-Enhanced Tabs

Jay — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:10:32 +0000

Nuun electrolyte-enhanced sports drink tabs are an inexpensive way to replace electrolytes while you are working out. Nuun comes in 6 different flavors including lemon-lime, orange ginger, tri-berry, kona cola, citrus fruit and banananuun. The product is very simple. Just drop a tablet in 16oz of water (or 1/2 tablet per 8oz.) The tablet fizzes until it is dissolved and you are ready to go. The drink tastes a little fizzy initially, but if you let it sit for 10 minutes or so it goes flat.

Nuun is not an energy drink and it contains no sugar or carbohydrates. It is also vegan-friendly and gluten free.

From a performance standpoint, nuun works great. It effectively replaces lost electrolytes and helps top dehydration and “the bonk.” The best part is that Nuun tastes great!

Our Opinion

Price: A great deal. Nuun is an inexpensive way to get a lot of electrolyte replacement.

Quality: The product works great and you get a lot of bang for your buck.

Gu Energy Gel

Jay — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:24:45 +0000

Gu Energy gels are a very easy way to replace electrolytes and consume calories during exercise. I take a gel every 45 minutes during long runs. The product does exactly what it says it does. Fruit sugars give you quick energy and complex carbohydrates give you more sustained energy. I noticed a “perk” in energy about 7-10 minutes after I ate one and it lasted for about 30 minutes.

Gu Energy Gels come in a variety of flavors and, although flavor is a personal preference, most of the flavors taste pretty good and don’t leave a funky aftertaste. The consistency of the gel is smooth and does not taste grainy.

The main benefit I see in Gu Energy Gels is convenience. First, they are small and fit almost anywhere. Second, you kill two birds (electrolyte replacement and calorie replacement) with one stone.

Our Opinion

Price: Price is reasonable and this stuff is on sale all the time! It is an inexpensive way to replace electrolytes AND calories.

Quality: “Great” The product does what it says. Which is why I have continued to use it for over 3 years.