By Sharael Feist
2003
Guide Rating: ***
Pros:
- Light consistency
- Can be taken only 15 minute prior to activity
Cons:
- Stay away from the Just Plain
The Bottom Line: The chocolate is a must! Product Description: Created by GU Sports, this energy gel has 25 grams of carbohydrates and 100 calories per serving. Recommended use: One pack 15 minutes before activity, one pack every 45 minutes during activity, with water.
Flavors:
- Chocolate (my friend Amy’s favorite energy gel) *****
- Tri Berry ***
- Orange Burst (Reminds me of children’s aspirin) *
- Just Plain *
- Banana Blitz *
Flavor ratinqs:
***** = Give me more!
**** = Yummy
*** = Pretty good
** = Not bad
* = I’ll pass
Guide Review: GU seems to have gotten the most publicity so far. Most people I talked to think of GU first when thinking of energy gels. The consistency is light and the flavor is sweet.