BEE Fit with Manuka Honey
Energy Gels are the latest rage for endurance athletes and weekend warriors that want to get better overall performance including increased energy, extra calories and replenishing electrolytes. However, these energy gels contain processed ingredients; so the savvy and more health-conscious athletes look for more natural alternatives (and better tasting).
Novak Djokovic Is an Advocate in His Training Regime
More and more sports enthusiasts are turning to Manuka Honey as that natural energy boost as a natural carbohydrate. Look no further than Novak Djokovic, a world-class tennis player who consumes two spoonfuls of New Zealand Manuka Honey every day to help increase his endurance and is prized for its well-known antibacterial properties.
As Novak stated, “I know what you’re thinking: Honey is sugar. Well, yes, it is. But your body needs sugar. In particular, it needs fructose, the sugar found in fruits, some vegetables, and especially honey. What it doesn’t need is processed sucrose, the stuff in chocolate, soda, or most energy drinks that gives you an instant sugar shot in the body, where you feel like “Wow!” I don’t like “wow.” “Wow” is no good. If you have “wow” now, that means in thirty minutes you’re going to have “woe.”
Manuka Honey Lozenges – Doing Double Duty
As an added benefit, PRI’s award-winning Manuka Honey Lozenges can soothe a sore throat when athletes have to deal with running in cold weather. Not only do these lozenges work as well as energy gels, they taste a lot better! In fact, the flavor of Manuka Honey is rich and smooth with the right balance of sweetness.
The Product of Choice for Sports Nutritionists
Honey is a natural form of energy, free of stimulants and artificial ingredients. Sports nutritionists have for decades recommended honey for training and competition. It is packed with carbohydrates – with fast release glucose and slower release fructose – it is ideal for providing athletes with sustained fuel. And while taking Manuka Honey that is antioxidant-rich, it protects the bloodstream and nourishes cells. And perhaps equally impressive, honey does not interfere with the digestive system and removes discomfort associated with artificial sweeteners.
The Final Analysis
The final takeaway is that science is catching up to what we all have known – Manuka Honey is fit for an athlete and those wanting the best in nutrition.
