| Skaters require explosive power and long-lasting | | | | simple sugars that will provide you with instant energy. |
| energy. Now, they can add a sweet energy food to | | | | Unlike the usual candies, the sports beans are meant |
| their nutrition regime. | | | | only for consumption by sportspeople, especially the |
| This energy food is nothing but a beneficial bean that | | | | figure and speed skaters, whose training is prolonged |
| acts like a power pellet for endurance athletes. This | | | | to 60 minutes or more. |
| has been made by the makers of the Jelly Belly jelly | | | | In order to maintain proper electrolyte balance and |
| beans. | | | | carbohydrate stores, one packet of sports beans |
| Jelly bean is a 100 calorie snack food. It also has some | | | | should be consumed every 45 minutes during the |
| of the vital vitamins like vitamins B1,B2,B3 and C. These | | | | workout. |
| vitamins are known to play a major role as | | | | One should definitely drink plenty of water along with |
| antioxidants. | | | | these vita beans in order to replenish the fluids that are |
| Also, they boost energy metabolism and immune | | | | lost through sweat. These fluids may the major role in |
| system functions. | | | | the transportation and absorption of these electrolytes. |
| This energy food is enhanced with 80 mg sodium and | | | | These sports beans are available in the market in four |
| 40 mg potassium as well. Sodium and potassium are | | | | different flavors. These are orange, fruit punch, lemon |
| those electrolytes that are lost during strenuous activity | | | | lime and berry blue. |
| and are very essential to maintain proper water | | | | They are available in grocery stores, health clubs and |
| retention in the cells. | | | | also online. Each packet will just cost you a dollar. |
| Apart from this, it provides 25 grams of carbohydrates | | | | So, next time you plan your nutrition regimen, do not |
| per serving. The carbohydrates are in the form of | | | | forget to add these jelly beans. |