BY HAMMER NUTRITION STAFF
Celebrating 30 years of Hammer Gel—what better way to do it than with all three of our Nut Gels fully stocked in every serving option?
That’s right! Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate, and Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate) are in stock! Even better? You can get them in single-serving packets and now enjoy them in 5-ounce prefilled (and reusable) Hammer Gel Flasks. Each flask provides five mess-free servings, making it the most cost-effective fueling option on the market at just $6.95 per flask ($1.39 per serving). With each 5-ounce prefilled flask supplying ~2.5 - 3.0 hours' worth of fueling needs, this gives you a great opportunity to test-taste the flavors (and efficacy!) to find which flavor(s) you prefer. Remember, these flasks are reusable, so when you’re done consuming the contents inside, rinse the flask and the top with a little water and stick both in the dishwasher (yep, they’re dishwasher safe). Then it’s time to “take the plunge” and purchase one or more 26-serving jugs.
You heard correctly! After a five-year hiatus, we’ve got the beloved Nut Gel Jugs back in stock! Each 26-serving jug retails for $24.95, allowing you to refill Hammer Gel Flasks—including the prefilled ones you just finished up—for just $0.96 per serving—premium performance at the best value!
Courtesy of the naturally occurring protein in the nuts (1 gram/serving) and fat (2.5 – 3.5 grams/serving), these three super-delicious flavors of Hammer Gel can definitely be considered “ultra,” meaning that you can use them as a primary fuel during your longer workouts and races. This opens the door to increased usage possibilities, such as during the run portion of a half or full-iron distance triathlon or any ultradistance event (hint: our ultrarunner athletes LOVE using these three flavors!)
The protein component will help protect against lean muscle tissue cannibalization during prolonged bouts of exercise. The fat component—none of which is in the form of trans fats—will help stave off hunger pangs while also cueing your body to release its fatty acid stores more liberally, those fat-supplied calories satisfying up to two-thirds of your energy requirements.
Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate, and Nocciola—all three “nutterly” delicious flavors are in stock and in three options, one or more of which most certainly suit your preference(s)!
Hammer Gel = Fast-Acting, Long-Lasting Energy
Hammer Gel contains maltodextrin, a starchy complex carbohydrate, and it’s the ideal carbohydrate for high-quality energy, especially compared to simple sugars:
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Maltodextrin has a Glycemic Index value of 100 (some suggest it could be even higher). A GI of 100 is equal to glucose and higher than sucrose (58-65) and fructose (12-25). Maltodextrin raises energy levels as effectively as glucose and does it faster than other simple sugars, a highly desirable effect during and immediately following exercise.
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Maltodextrin allows the body to digest a greater volume of calories than simple sugars without a delayed exit from the GI tract. This eliminates the potential for stomach distress (no gut bombs!) while supplying the body with more calories for energy production. As one nutritional scientist states, “maltodextrin allows one to swallow more energy in less volume.”
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Maltodextrin is dozens upon dozens of saccharide molecules weakly bonded together, which is why it’s referred to as a complex carbohydrate. Compared to simple sugars—only one- or two-chain saccharide molecules—maltodextrin provides a more stable, longer-lasting energy without the “flash and crash” normally associated with simple sugars.
Use Hammer Gel to Experience:
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Smooth and easy digestion
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No “gut bomb” effects—bloating, nausea, acid reflux, diarrhea, and more—that occur from products containing inferior ingredients
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Quick-acting, long-lasting energy
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A variety of palate-pleasing flavors
Since 1995, Hammer Gel has set the pace for providing athletes with quality carbohydrate energy in a convenient, concentrated form. In today's flooded market of energy products, Hammer Gel remains uniquely formulated to ensure peak athletic performance every time! If you’ve not yet tried one or more of our nut-containing flavors—Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate, and Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate)—you are truly missing out… they are ALL absolutely delicious! And with three great options to choose from, there’s no reason to wait any longer!
