“While the flavour was delicious, if (like me) it caught your attention for the energy part, it may not cut it for you. I was sceptical that just a pouch of honey with some salt and cinnamon was going to give me an energy boost, sadly it turned out my scepticism was well placed. Neither myself or my partner noticed an energy boost, at all; I actually laid down for a nap about an hour after having it and slept hard for a couple of hours. Either it’s no match for our AuDHD, or it doesn’t do what’s advertised.”
Hi Laura,
Thank for your feedback, but I think there was a bit of confusion about what energy gels are. They won't fight against sleep. They're quite common in the athlete world, and they're a quick hit of extremely digestible 100 calories typically used by athletes or those experiencing low blood sugar. Because ours are so tasty, they're also finding a following with people who don't have time to get other foods in during an extreme work day, etc.
They're not like a 5 hour energy, they have no added caffeine/taurine, they do not cause jitters, and as such they're not a substitute for sleep either.
They are calories for your body to use efficiently however it needs. If you need sleep, this will not block that need for sleep. Taking honey before bed is actually commonly associated with improved sleep (there are many studies on the positive effects on your gut and your brain, allowing you to sleep deeper), so I'm actually not surprised to hear that your sleep was so deep.
Our honey should be thought of as a natural tool that works with your body to help you to perform optimally. It doesn't block what your body needs. :)
“I have tried a few different energy boosting products in the past and found that nothing has given me any noticable boost. I am one of those people who can drink a cup of coffee, or an energy drink, and fall asleep without any effect. However, I have recently tried the Energy Gel Cinnamon Bun pouch prior to my last 2 Hockey games, and I seem to have more sustained energy. I'm now looking forward to using the
4 remaining packs to see if this continues.”
“I love honey. I love running & cycling. I'm a dietitain. These are my forever gels - no more trying different brands that taste gross or have horrible textures...neither of which you want to discover during a long workout. All of the Sun River Honey gels taste amazing AND have a triple whammy effect - #1 WHAM my taste buds light up, #2 WHAM my brain lights up, and #3 WHAM my legs light up!”
