Honey Stinger

If you like honey then your going to love these! In fact, even if your not too keen on honey there is a good chance you will be able to stomach them better than for example a fruit flavoured energy gel. I mean, I love oranges and fruit but I'm really not keen on fruity energy gels. I'm not that keen on honey on its own, but I absolutely love these! And they come in different flavourings which complement the honey. The are not too sweet and dont leave a chemically aftertaste.

So apart from the taste, how do they stack up when compared to other energy gels? Well here are a few facts:

1) Honey is composed of two main sugars, levulose and dextrose. These sugars do not need to be broken down by the digestive process, so honey is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, giving a quick energy boost to the body.

2) Honey is nutritious - A much healthier choice than over-processed, factory-made table sugar table sugar and artificial sweeteners which do not have any vitamins or whatsoever nutrients, honey contains many vitamins like B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids. and minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.

3) It is a healthy food choice - Honey has a healthy Glycemic Index (GI) , meaning that its sugars can be gradually absorbed into the bloodstream to result in better digestion. Eating excessive high-glycemic foods prompts an elevated insulin release in our body as a result of the pancreas being stimulated to metabolize the sudden surge of glucose into the blood.

4) Its natural fruit sugars, fructose and glucose plays an important role in preventing fatigue during exercise and are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream digested by the body.

5) Natural honey is valued for its sweetness, and is chock full of unexpected goodness. Because it’s predigested by insects many people who can’t stomach cane sugar can more easily metabolize honey and enjoy its natural energy - so it’s almost the perfect food.

Sounds great eh? But does it perform better than non honey energy gels? Well I think they really do. I find I get a psychological lift which helps focus my mind on pushing myself that little bit further, and I feel less burn in my muscles as I start to fatigue.

Flavours available are:
Ginsting
Gold
Chocolate
Bannana
Strawberry

You will probably find a favorite and it's best to try them all. Other products from Honey Stinger also include protein bars, energy bars and energy chews. All are based on natural ingredients and add fantastic value to your rides!