How do I use PowerBar® Energy Bites?
Competitive endurance athletes and exercise enthusiasts need to eat a high-carbohydrate diet on a daily basis in order to load up on muscle fuel stores of glycogen before exercise. If you’re one of these athletes, you also need carbs during exercise in order to delay the onset of fatigue. PowerBar® Energy Bites provide maximum energy delivery with PowerBar® C2MAX dual source energy blend. C2MAX is a 2:1 glucose to fructose blend found to deliver 20–50% more energy to muscles than glucose alone and improve endurance performance by 8%.*
*Currell K, Jeukendrup A. Superior endurance performance with ingestion of multiple transportable carbohydrates. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2008; 40:275–281.
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Here are some ways you can incorporate PowerBar Energy Bites into your game plan:
• Use these bites as part of a high-carbohydrate meal 2–4 hours before exercise.
• Consume 4–8 bites as a high-carb snack 30–60 minutes before exercise.
• Consume 4–8 bites per hour during exercise that lasts.1–2 hours. Athletes in team sports often eat PowerBar Energy Bites during quarter and halftime breaks to recharge energy levels. Triathletes and cyclists pack them in their jersey pockets and take during downhill or flat stretches.
• Keep PowerBar Energy Bites handy in your backpack, gym bag, or briefcase, and consume a few as needed between meals to help meet your total daily demand for carbs.
Feel free to use PowerBar Energy Bites interchangeably with other PowerBar® products.
How do PowerBar® Energy Bites compare to the PowerBar® Performance bars?
Similar to the PowerBar® Performance bars, the PowerBar® Energy Bites provide maximum energy delivery with PowerBar® C2MAX dual source energy blend. Also, PowerBar Energy Bites are designed to be taken pre-workout and during the workout to top off your muscle glycogen stores and provide you with a continuous supply of energy during exercise. With PowerBar Energy Bites, you have an alternative method for meeting your carbohydrate needs for exercise. Packaged in an easily resealable pouch, take as many PowerBar Energy Bites as you need based on the bag’s Personalized Usage Chart, and save the rest for later.
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What kind of energy do PowerBar® Energy Bites provide?
Endurance athletes and exercise enthusiasts need to eat a high-carbohydrate diet on a daily basis in order to load up on muscle fuel stores of glycogen before exercise. If you’re one of these people, you also need carbs during exercise in order to delay the onset of fatigue. PowerBar® Energy Bites provide maximum energy delivery with PowerBar® C2MAX dual source energy blend. C2MAX is a research proven 2:1 glucose to fructose blend found to deliver 20–50% more energy to muscles than glucose alone and improve endurance performance by 8%.*
Click here for more information on C2MAX.
Are PowerBar® Energy Bites approved for diabetics?
PowerBar® Energy Bites are used by many diabetics. PowerBar Energy Bites provide 2 carbohydrate exchanges per labeled serving as defined by the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association. As with any food item, it is important to review the carbohydrate content so you can factor this into how you manage your diabetes. Check with your health care professional for more information.
I have food allergies. Can I eat PowerBar® Energy Bites?
If you are allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, eggs or gluten (from wheat flour, oats or malt) you should not eat PowerBar® Energy Bites.
• Peanuts/Nuts: All PowerBar Energy Bites are made on equipment that processes products with peanuts and/or nuts. Some flavors contain either almond or peanut ingredients. So, if you have peanut or nut allergies, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Energy Bites.
• Milk: All PowerBar Energy Bites contain milk ingredients. If you have allergies to milk, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Energy Bites.
• Soy: All PowerBar Energy Bites flavors contain soy ingredients. If you are allergic to soy, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Energy Bites.
• Eggs: PowerBar Energy Bites are made on equipment that also processes egg ingredients. If you are allergic to eggs, we recommend that you do not use PowerBar Energy Bites.
• Gluten: All flavors contain oat fiber, a potential source of gluten. In addition, some flavors contain wheat flour. If you are sensitive to gluten, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Energy Bites.
• Consult with your physician for more information on food allergies and sensitivities.
Do PowerBar® Energy Bites freeze?
Because PowerBar® Energy Bites are low in fat and have a water base, you may find that they tend to freeze in colder weather. Keep your PowerBar Energy Bites close to your body by keeping in an inside pocket when exercising in colder temperatures.
How long will my PowerBar® Energy Bites last?
Each PowerBar® Energy Bites is stamped with a “best by” date. Although it is safe to eat PowerBar Energy Bites after this date, we recommend that you use them by the “best by” date to ensure you're getting the freshest product and receiving the full nutritional benefits of the product.