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.
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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.
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.
