Product Review: Honey Stinger Gold gel

The Honey Stinger Gold gel sure tastes great, but does it perform?

Nutrition

The Gel has the standard 100 calories. It has 27 grams of carbs, all of which are from sugar. It WILL spike your blood sugar. That's what you get when your first ingredient is honey.

Appearance taste and texture

The gel is the same color as its name. Gold. It looks just like honey, but it is thinner. This is nice for when you are on the run. It is incredibly sweet, so you might want to take it with water. It is a very nice consistency. It is sticky, so make sure you don't spill.

Performance

It is not a very good endurance gel. It spikes your insulin, so it would be great for a 5k or 10k, but not really suitable for anything over that.


Cost

The gels are not to expensive. they cost around $1.50 if they are bought separately, and $32.00 for a case of 24.

Matthew the middle schooler

Does it pass the middle school test? I gave one to Matthew to find out. "Its super sweet. It tastes like a honey stick. I really love it!"

Overview

The gels are pretty tasty, so if you cant stomach most gels, these are for you. They are not the best in terms of performance though, so I think of them as more of a treat. 3/5

Product Review: Pro Bar Superfruit Slam

I am writing about the Pro Bar Superfruit Slam. The perfect replacement for lunch or breakfast when you just don't have time.

Nutrition

The bar has 350 calories, so you probably shouldn't snack on this all the time. With 15 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber, you will be pretty full after eating one of these. Slightly less than half of the carbs are from sugar, so you will be able to power through your day. It is a great bar to have the morning of your race day.

Appearance taste and texture

The bar looks just how you would expect. A large mass of fruits nuts and seeds. It is about the size of my first four fingers pressed together, like when you high five someone. It is pretty soft, but holds its shape in a backpack or purse. There are large chucks of fruit, most likely dates, that are much softer than the rest of the bar. It is surprising when you bite into one of these, and I'm not sure if I like it. If you love fruit leather, you will love these chunks.

Performance

I don't think that "Performance" is really the right word, being that this is not really competition food. It will keep you full for a long while, so if you need a boost before your afternoon workout, eating this 2-3 hours before will surely get you through.

Cost

The bars are not to expensive, when you think about how it can replace a meal. A case of 12 bars is $40.00, and a bar all by itself will run you around $2.75.

Matthew the middle schooler

Does it pass the middle school test? I gave one to Matthew to find out. "It is okay, but I don't like cashews 2/5"

Overview

The bars are a great substitute to fast food. I would not recommend you eat them every day, just because it costs a lot. But if you are faced with the option of a McDonald's hamburger and a Taco Bell burrito, this is an easy way to make it through.

Product Review: Bonk Breaker Energy Chews Tangerine

I am writing about the Bonk Breaker energy chews. They are a solid product for all of your weekend long runs.

Nutrition

The Chews contain 90 calories per serving, with there being two servings in each packet. There are eight chews total, allowing for a very customize-able nutrition plan. Each serving has 24 grams of carbohydrate.

Appearance taste and texture

The package of the chews is quite tough to open. It is not that easy when you are just sitting down. I would suggest that you open the packet before you leave by cutting a slit in it first. The chews themselves are nice, not sticky, and taste just like mandarin oranges!

Performance

The performance is quite nice. While they are not as strong quickly absorbed as gels, I feel you can last longer because they take longer to digest. They also taste much better, so you will be motivated to eat them.

Cost

They are pretty expensive. It costs around $2.50 for a single packet. A case of 16 will run you about $35. But when you factor in that you are getting two servings per packet, its not so bad.

Matthew the middle schooler

Does it pass the middle school test? I gave one to Matthew to find out. "It tastes AWESOME! Can I have some more? 5/5"

Overview

The chews are the perfect fuel for your Saturday morning long runs. I would not suggest you use them for your races, just because they require a little more water to digest, being chews and all.

Product Review: Gu strawberry Banana Gel

I am writing a review about the GU Energy Labs Strawberry Banana energy gel. It is a pretty good tasting gel that can be a life saver on those longer training days.

Nutrition

The gel contains 100 calories, a standard for the industry. It is 32 grams, also a typical measurement. There is no fat, and very little sodium (60mg) The gel contains 22 grams of carbohydrate, with 6 of them being attributed to sugars. Its not going to fill you up, but it will do the job.

Appearance taste and texture

The gels packet is very nice. It is small, wont snag the pockets of your shirt or jersey, and the top tears off very easily. The gel its self is a murky greenish color, but that is expected. The gel tastes like a very sweet banana, which is a good thing. Some flavors are not so great, but strawberry banana is definitely one of the best. The texture though, is a little thick. When the GU is warm, say maybe it has been in your pocket for an hour before your race, the consistency is like a thicker yogurt. But at cooler temps, it gets thicker. I suggest drinking some water with it, to soften it up.

Performance

The performance is the best part. The gels allow you to fly through your races. I recently placed third in a local cross country race after eating one of these. I find they do best eaten before an event, but they also work quite well when consumed during.

Cost

They are Not to expensive. They cost $1.25 for each single gel, and around $25 for a case of 24. I would suggest buying the case, since you will be using these all the time.


Matthew the middle schooler

Does it pass the middle school test? I gave one to Matthew to find out. "It tastes super sweet. i dont really like the texture, though. 3/5"

Overview

The Gels are one of the best purchases you can make. You will love the sweet flavor later on in your races, and the time drops will be amazing. I suggest you buy these the next chance you get.

Product Review: Honey Stinger Caramel Waffle

Today I will tell you about the Honey Stinger Caramel Waffle. It is an energy food meant for cyclists, runners, or anyone who needs a boost. It is completely Organic. With 160 calories packed into only 30 grams, its pretty calorie dense. Now lets get more into depth.

Nutrition

Like I said before, it has 160 calories. The waffle contains 21 grams of carbohydrates, with 14 of them coming from sugar. The main reason for all of this sugar is that all of their products are made with Real Honey It has no protein, and 7 grams of fat. The waffle is definitely a sometimes food.

Appearance, Taste, and Texture

It has a very interesting texture. The Waffle is really two super thin waffles glued together with what appears to be honey and Caramel. The outsides are crumbly, with the inside being nice and gooey, but it doesn't stick to the roof of your mouth. You can eat this without needing a drink, which is great when you're on a run. The taste is amazing. It feels like you are transported instantly to Belgium. When I first had one, I thought it was just a dessert.

Performance

It performs quite well. I tend to get an upset stomach when I eat to close to a workout, but I have never felt bad after eating one of these. A single waffle powers me through a solid six mile run with warm-ups and cool-downs. I also use it when biking. It is not to difficult to eat while biking, but sometimes the packaging can be difficult. It will keep you full for quite a while though.

Cost

The waffle doesn't cost too much in comparison to other energy products. It is around $1.50 for a single waffle at your local sporting store, and roughly $15.00 for a case of 16. All things considered, its pretty cheap

Matthew the middle-schooler

Does it pass the middle school test? I gave one to Matthew and he said "It tastes like a cookie. I like that it doesn't stick in my braces, but it's kind of crumbly. It's nice that I can eat it fast. I give it a four out of five stars"

Overview

The Honey Stinger Caramel Waffle  is a solid product. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a big kick of energy from some more realistic foods than just gels. It also costs very little. The only problem is that it is not low in fat, so you cant eat them for just plain snacking. I give it 4.5/5 stars.

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