Veloforte Mixed Energy Bars - 100% Natural Healthy Sports Performance, Balanced Protein & Carbs, Great Taste Award Winners, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (7 Bars)

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Candied Lemon Peel, Almonds & Pistachios, Cane Sugar, Dates, Stem Ginger, Gram Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Tapioca Flour, Spices, Lemon Juice & Zest, Wafer Paper, Vanilla seeds. How many times have you reached that point in a run where it’s time to eat but you find yourself delaying because you’re dreading another onslaught of artificial flavour? Us too. These are times when it’s practical to open a bar and be able to chew and your intensity is low enough that your stomach can do its thing. To actively fuel your recovery aim to drink Cappo within 60 minutes of finishing exercise. O nce mixed, keep refrigerated and enjoy within 24 hours. Simple. WHAT IS VELOFORTE'S NOVA PROTEIN RECOVERY SHAKE?

Most health organisations in the UK worth their salt, so to speak, recommend that you don't exceed 2.5g, or 2,500mg, of sodium each day. The Pronto's 37mg offering is, then, pretty minuscule when compared to Veloforte's own electrolyte powder which provides 350mg per serving. Taste

Veloforte Mixed Natural Vegan Energy Chew Box (12 x 50g)

But, and it's a big but (ahem), the Veloforte bars genuinely make eating on the bike (or off it) more enjoyable, and easier, and I think that's definitely worth paying for. Of course, you can easily just add electrolytes to your water bottle, but it's handy to have another option when your drink runs out.

In terms of calories there’s a hefty amount for such small parcels – a compact 70g bar, neatly wrapped in foil baking parchment, contains around 300kcal, typically with around 50g of carbs and 5g of protein. I was able to half the amount of bulk I would usually take for rides of 4-5 hours, and graze on just a couple of Veloforte bars. Personally, I would still mix it up with cheaper whole fruits or nuts, but it's certainly useful to add another string to your nutritional bow. Verdict A lot of these products also contain milk or eggs, which for me, as a vegan, is a good reason to avoid them, though there are certainly a lot more plant-based options nowadays.

Types of energy bars for runners

For sessions lasting more than 90 minutes it's important to start re-fuelling from the start. Eat little & often & keep hydrated. Protein bars are typically designed as a convenient way to support muscle repair after exercise. They come with various different ratios of protein, fat and carbs and wildly differing levels of sugar and additives. Now you know what to look out for when choosing the best healthy energy bars for runners, let’s take a look at the Veloforte range of energy and protein bars, their different flavours and benefits: Classico Energy Bar