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Most of us use GU, Clif Shots, and similar energy gels when we’re exercising — but what about when we just need a quick burst of energy? I recently was asked about the nutritional benefits of eating one of these gels even when not exercising.
I don’t eat these products when I’m not working out, but reached out to a few different companies to try and learn if this is something that would actually provide a boost.
“Of course it is fine,” I was told by a GU R&D person. “It is 100 calories of carbohydrates, there are vitamins in there, amino acids. In any case it’s going to increase blood sugar and those with caffeine may give you a little perk.”
Good. We know it won’t cause any weird issues. The GU employee also added:
“Sometimes when I don’t have time for lunch…I’ll eat a Vanilla Bean…or two….or….. Anyway, the moral of the story is that if you’re hungry and you like GU…eat it.“
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