Chocolate #9 Review/Giveaway

John from Chocolate #9 sent me some of their Chocolate #9 energy  gels to review.   One of the great things about Chocolate #9  is that it only contains two ingredients, Organic Agave and Cocoa.  I've always felt the less ingredients a product has the better it is for you.

The way the weather has been here I've been able to get some long runs in.   So I gave Chocolate #9 a try.  I really liked the Chocolate #9 energy gels.  The other brands that I've tried  in the  chocolate flavor have been very   sweet and way to chocolatey  for my stomach.  Chocolate #9 was just right, it wasnt to sweet or to chocolatey.   I didn't have any stomach issues after I took Chocolate #9. I actually was feeling very energized.   I don't know if it was the Chocolate # 9 or I was just having a good day.   Because my normal pace is 9.45 -10, but on  this run my pace ended up being 9.29.   I love that Chocolate #9 has only 70 calories.  I am very calorie conscious, so having only 70 calories is great.  Other brands of energy  gels usually  run around 100 calories per gel.

 

Chocolate #9 contains two perfectly balanced energy enhancing ingredients and nothing more: organic agave nectar and breakfast cocoa processed with alkali.

Organic agave nectar provides slow burning carbs and sweetens the dark roast cocoa.  The dark Belgium style cocoa provides Chocolate #9’s rich taste.

A note on “breakfast cocoa”:  Breakfast cocoa is a FDA term for the class of cocoa with the highest chocolate fat content.  This chocolate fat content is responsible for taste and texture.  This is why Chocolate #9 tastes so rich.

Chocolate #9 is the only certified LOW glycemic energy gel on the market.  A smooth even flow of energy will allow all athletes to perform better than they would if they were using blood sugar spiking high glycemic index sweeteners.

 Chocolate #9 is different because it:

• is sweetened only with organic agave.
• contains no refined sugar or other HIGH glycemic index sweeteners.
• has been – tested and certified – as a “LOW” glycemic index (GI) item.
• Chocolate #9 LOW GI gel reduces the negative effect of repetitive insulin “spiking” during sustained exercise.
• won’t cause a sugar high or a sugar low – bonk.
• is an excellent energy choice for endurance athletes.
• is suitable for most diabetics – and used by Team Type 1.
• is an excellent choice for those not wanting to eat refined sugar.
• is vegan, low fat and gluten free.
• contains no synthetics – no unpleasant aftertastes – tastes great.
• contains no “mystery” ingredients, colorings, or preservatives.
• is easy on the stomach.
• best of all — Chocolate #9 tastes great.

So if you are looking for a energy gel that has less calories and great taste I recommend giving Chocolate #9 a try. 

The great people at Chocolate #9 have given me three Chocolate #9  energy gels to giveaway. How awesome is that. 

                              HOW TO ENTER THE CHOCOLATE #9 GIVEAWAY

1) (Mandatory) - Become a follower of  my blog, if not already.  1-entry

2)(Mandatory)  Like Chocolate #9 on facebook  and tell them the Pink Hat Runner sent you. 1-entry

3) Facebook, Blog, twitter,etc about giveaway. 1-entry for each

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                             The winners will be chosen by random.org on 1/20      
                                                         Good Luck


Disclaimer-The Federal Trade Commission mandates that I let you know that Chocolate #9, provided me with the products free of charge. However, the opinion expressed is solely my own.