NUTRITION

eat when you need energy fast

instant energy

• It’s your most important day of training. It’s the biggest race of the season. Everything you’ve worked for is on the line. Don’t choke. Chew. Get it?

  Energy Chews Sport Fuel can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that our Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for when you’re hungry for pie filling, which for us is most of the time.

  We created these chews as an energy supplement for when you’re going hard and the best thing to keep you going is a steady source of carbohydrate that won’t destroy your stomach or gut. And hopefully, you get that when we say energy, we mean fuel or calories. You know, like the first law of thermodynamics where energy is neither created nor destroyed. Not like the kind of “energy” you get after washing a handful of caffeine pills down with your sixth cup of coffee.

  But, let’s get back to chews. The unique thing about a chew is that they’ve got a physical form factor that allows them to be loaded and held up in the stomach. As they’re digested, they provide fast energy. They’re a great alternative if you’ve ever gotten sick from really sweet and gooey gels, because gooey things tend to empty from the stomach faster than the gut can absorb. And when that happens, there’s nowhere for that gooey stuff to go except to where the light does not shine. So with energy chews, you get what seems like a paradox – quick energy that won’t rot your gut. It’s similar to how gravity bends both space and time, but that’s more than you need to know.

  So, what makes our Energy Chews different than all the others? Well, first the taste. Put them in your mouth and if you don’t agree that they’re awesome, we’ll give you your money back and send you a piece of humble pie. Second, is that we’ve weeded out all the excess ingredients that you don’t need like carnauba wax, coloring agents, and mystery flavors that get to be called natural. Instead, we use real fruit and a light dusting of granulated sugar and sour powder for function and taste. They work. They’re delicious. 
  
  The Blueberry flavor and Sour Cherry flavor adds 50mg of caffeine per pack from green tea for some extra boost and focus. 

  Things to remember:
  • The usage of two types of carbs (glucose and fructose) speeds the absorption of energy in your body.
  • Zero preservatives, coloring, or waxes.
  • Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.

Fuel your ultra distance on liquid energy. Näak Ultra Energy™ Drink Mix provides 250 calories per 500ml of water. Fast-acting and easy to ingest, it provides all the nutrients you need to race an ultra.

Overview

Fueling specs

Näak Ultra Energy™ waffles have the ideal carbs to protein ratio to keep you going and avoid sugar crash. Take one to fuel your next race, training day or to explore a new playground.

- 140 calories: quick energy boost from high-quality ingredients
- 17g carbohydrates: simple and complex natural carbohydrates
- 200mg electrolytes: replenish minerals lost in sweat
- 3g protein: all essential amino acids to reduce muscle fatigue

Dark chocolate and banana lovers rejoice! Made with dark chocolate chips and banana flakes, Näak Banana Chocolate bar provides the nutrition you need to keep going for a long period of time.

Näak Ultra Energy™ bar provides the nutrition you need to keep going for a long period of time. Powered by 7g of high-quality & sustainable proteins, non-GMO ingredients and a great taste, it is the perfect on-the-go snack to fuel your adventure, long workout or race.

Fueling specs

Chewy, sweet and irresistible, Näak Almond & Chocolate Bar will crunch under your tooth.

Näak Ultra Energy™ bar provides the nutrition you need to keep going for a long period of time. Powered by 7g of high-quality & sustainable proteins, non-GMO ingredients and a great taste, it is the perfect on-the-go snack to fuel your adventure, long workout or race.

Fueling specs

replaces the electrolytes lost in sweat

helps you go longer and feel stronger

• Our Hydration Sport Drink Mix was created for a simple purpose - to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.

  We initially created this drink because some of the world’s best athletes needed better. Conventional sports drinks made them sick. They were undrinkable - too sweet, over-flavored, and didn’t even replace what was lost in sweat – which defeated the whole purpose, like fighting thirst with more thirst.

  The best athletes needed something to safely hydrate, something to quench their thirst, and something to help them perform better. So with their help, we reimagined sports drinks, stripping down what used to be a neon-colored carnival to its bare essentials. In the process, we learned that simple wasn’t just better for elite athletes, it was better for everyone who works hard and sweats.

  The result is a sports drink with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter), and only real fruit for flavor for a light and refreshing taste that you can drink all day. That’s it - less sugar, the right electrolyte profile, and real fruit. So, if you’ve never met a sports drink you wanted to take home, your luck is about to change.

  Drink when thirsty. Don't when not. Repeat as necessary.

  
  

Näak Ultra Energy™ waffles have the ideal carbs to protein ratio to keep you going and avoid sugar crash. Take one to fuel your next race, training day or to explore a new playground.

- 140 calories: quick energy boost from high-quality ingredients
- 16g carbohydrates: simple and complex natural carbohydrates
- 210mg electrolytes: replenish minerals lost in sweat
- 4g protein: all essential amino acids to reduce muscle fatigue

Fuel your ultra distance on liquid energy. Näak Ultra Energy™ Drink Mix provides 250 calories per 500ml of water. Fast-acting and easy to ingest, it provides all the nutrients you need to race an ultra.

Overview

Fueling specs

Craving something fruity? Look no further,Näak Berries & Nutsis the perfect fix. This delicious energy bar provides the nutrition you need to keep going for a long period of time, during your favourite activity or as a protein-packed snack.

Näak Ultra Energy™ bar provides the nutrition you need to keep going for a long period of time. Powered by 7g of high-quality & sustainable proteins, non-GMO ingredients and a great taste, it is the perfect on-the-go snack to fuel your adventure, long workout or race.

Fueling specs

real food, unreal flavor.

• For years professional athletes who rely heavily on energy bars to fuel themselves in training and racing have complained that the bars they ate were too dry, too hard to chew, sat in their bellies and guts like bricks, and just didn’t taste good. We took that feedback and challenged ourselves to make something better, and to help athletes be better. The outcome? Our Energy Bar Sport Fuel.

  • KEEPS YOU FUELED AND FULL: Skratch Labs Energy Bar Sport Fuel was designed as a fuel source for when you need it most. We kept the bar as simple as possible, using the fewest number of whole food ingredients without sacrificing taste. Made with half as much sugar as the leading energy bar*.

  • FOR ANYTIME YOU NEED A BOOST: This nutritional profile makes this bar suitable for use anytime one is hungry and needs a mixed macronutrient profile. 

  • BAR VARIETY PACK: Plant-based ingredients for easy digestion with a base of a nut and seed butter blend, quinoa, sorghum flakes, brown rice crisps, oats and coconut nectar. The variety 12-pack includes a mix of flavors: peanut butter + chocolate, cherries + pistachios, raspberries + lemons, and peanut butter + strawberries

  • NON-GMO, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, VEGAN, KOSHER.

Your Ultra Energy™ in a new semi-liquid format. Made from organic certified and upcycled ingredients. Fuel your ultra with 200 calories per serving.

The Ultra Energy™ Puree is specifically calibrated for ultra endurance activities. Easier on your guts than an energy gel. More digestible than an energy bar. Its savory taste and “baby food” texture will keep your stomach happy during your trainings and races.

- 200 calories: provides long-lasting energy
- 325mg electrolytes: replenishes minerals lost in sweat
- 26g carbohydrates: avoids sugar crashes
- 5g protein with natural BCAAs: reduces muscle fatigue

Näak Ultra Energy™ waffles have the ideal carbs to protein ratio to keep you going and avoid sugar crash. Take one to fuel your next race, training day or to explore a new playground.

- 140 calories: quick energy boost from high-quality ingredients
- 17g carbohydrates: simple and complex natural carbohydrates
- 200mg electrolytes: replenish minerals lost in sweat
- 3g protein: all essential amino acids to reduce muscle fatigue

Sweet, dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans combine to create the rich flavour of the Mocha Caffeine Bar. Indulge in a delicious energy boost during training, or substitute your morning coffee with this rich, power-packed bar.

Näak Caffeine bar brings you an extra caffeine boost to increase focus and reduce fatigue before, during or post workout.

Fueling specs

Your Ultra Energy™ in a new semi-liquid format. Made from organic certified and upcycled ingredients. Fuel your ultra with 200 calories per serving.

The Ultra Energy™ Puree is specifically calibrated for ultra endurance activities. Easier on your guts than an energy gel. More digestible than an energy bar. Its savory taste and “baby food” texture will keep your stomach happy during your trainings and races.

- 200 calories: provides long-lasting energy
- 325mg electrolytes: replenishes minerals lost in sweat
- 26g carbohydrates: avoids sugar crashes
- 5g protein with natural BCAAs: reduces muscle fatigue

Näak Ultra Energy™ waffles have the ideal carbs to protein ratio to keep you going and avoid sugar crash. Take one to fuel your next race, training day or to explore a new playground.

- 140 calories: quick energy boost from high-quality ingredients
- 16g carbohydrates: simple and complex natural carbohydrates
- 210mg electrolytes: replenish minerals lost in sweat
- 4g protein: all essential amino acids to reduce muscle fatigue

Smooth, buttery caramel and a sweet, creamy finish blend together to make the Caramel Macchiato Caffeine Bar. Take your favourite coffee on the go and let your tastebuds erupt while experiencing the added caffeine boost. Enjoy before or during exercise and power through your next adventure with long-lasting energy.

Näak Caffeine bar brings you an extra caffeine boost to increase focus and reduce fatigue before, during or post workout.

Fueling specs

rice feels nice.

• New Flavor! Your pantry’s new staple? Salted Maple Crispies! We took our ever-popular Crispy Rice Cakes and gave them a sweet and salty twist with real maple syrup and a dash of salt for the perfect mouthwatering combination. These crunchy, salty-sweet, pure maple crispies pack 20g of complex carbs to power every adventure in the tastiest way possible.

  A problem we keep hearing from athletes is, “I don’t look forward to eating my energy food.” So we asked ourselves: What’s the best food for fueling that’s packed with energy but still easy to digest? That would be simple, high-quality rice. And what’s the best way to enjoy rice? As a crispy treat!
  
  Treat yourself(!) to our Crispy Rice Cake Sport Fuel. It’s made with a blend of puffed rices and toasted grains, giving you energy-packed complex carbohydrates that feel light and digest easily, all held together by fluffy, heavenly marshmallow.
  
  Each Crispy Rice Cake gives you 180-190 calories, enough to extend most athletes’ endurance efforts by an hour.

  Our Crispy Rice Cakes are:

  • Light & Crispy: Easy to eat, easy to digest, and won’t weigh you down

  • Made from Scratch: A blend of crispy brown rice, wild rice, red rice, and quinoa. Only real food and no junk!

  • On-the-Go Energy that Lasts: 180 kcals & over 20g of complex carbohydrates fuels most athletes for 1+ hours

  • Allergen-Friendly: Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free

  • No Junk: Non-GMO, Gelatin Free, No Artificial Colors or Flavors
    

• Full-spectrum, balanced formula
• 3x the sodium and potassium per capsule as original Endurolytes

BENEFITS

Designed for harsh conditions, high heat, the unacclimated, and those with elevated salt needs, this formula offers three times the sodium chloride (salt) and potassium content of standard Electrolytes. Despite the salt increase, the Extreme formula maintains a complete blend of electrolytes.

KOSHER CERTIFIED

The bright citrus of lemon and toasty nuttiness of almond is brought into delicious harmony in this plant-powered bar. Loaded with all the good stuff and no fake junk, this Lemon Almond Protein Bar is a tasty source of nutritious energy that will help power your workout or keep you moving when you’re on the go. Whether you’re on the water or at the gym, your body and mind has just gotten a delicious new ally.

BENEFITS:

• Filled with 10 grams of plant-based protein
• Filled with 6 grams of fiber
• Laird adds adaptogens and functional mushrooms to his diet to help stay balanced in moments of stress.
• Pocket-sized fuel you can easily take with you anywhere.

INGREDIENTS:

PROTEIN BLEND: (Pea Protein Crisps [Pea Protein, Rice Starch], Pumpkin Seed Protein, Hemp Protein) A proprietary blend of power-packed seed and pea proteins that provides the full-spectrum protein in our bars. This blend is dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free and contains all 9 naturally occurring amino acids needed in your diet.

LEMON ALMONDY-GOODNESS

Bring along the perfect portion of natural, nourishing hydration anywhere and everywhere with our all-new Hydrate single sticks. Our on-the-go blend of natural electrolytes and minerals will replenish your body with real-food ingredients, not the added sugars and junk of the competition. Available in lemon or mango pineapple, get ready to pour a pop of hydrating flavor.

BENEFITS:

• Good source of magnesium
• Source of naturally-occurring electrolytes
• 0 grams of added sugars
• No “natural” or artificial ingredients

HOW TO USE:

• Pour one stick of Hydrate into your glass or water bottle
• Add 8 to 12 ounces of cold water
• Stir or shake and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Mango Pineapple: Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder, Pineapple Powder, Freeze Dried Mango Powder, Sea Salt, Seaweed- Derived Magnesium, Citric Acid, Seaweed-derived, Calcium, Monk Fruit Extract

Lemon: Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Seawater- Derived Magnesium, Lemon Oil Powder, Seawater-derived Calcium, Organic Lemon Powder, Monk Fruit Extract

HIGHER HYDRATION

Our Peanut Butter & ChocolateUltra Energy™ Barsprovide the nutrition you need to keep going for a long period of time, during your favourite activity or as a protein-packed snack.

OVERVIEW:

Inspired by ultra endurance athletes, Näak Ultra Energy™ bar was made to give you a long lasting energy. Powered by 7g of high-quality & sustainable proteins, non-GMO ingredients and a great taste, it is the perfect on-the-go snack to fuel your adventure, long workout or race.

FUELING SPECS:

- 200 calories: long-lasting energy with no sugar crash
- 27g carbohydrates: simple and complex natural carbohydrates
- 445mg electrolytes: replenish minerals lost in sweat
- 7g protein: essential amino acids to reduce muscle fatigue

INGREDIENTS:

Dates, brown rice syrup, sunflower seed butter, pea protein isolate, soy protein isolate, brown rice protein concentrate, chicory root fiber, chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, organic crisp rice, banana flakes, cocoa powder, gum acacia, cocoa butter, natural flavours, rolled oats, organic chia seeds, sea salt, mixed tocopherols.

Contains: Oats, Almonds, Peanuts, Sesame.

May contain: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts.

Fuel your ultra distance on liquid energy. Näak Ultra Energy™ Drink Mix provides 250 calories per 500ml of water. Fast-acting and easy to ingest, it provides all the nutrients you need to race an ultra. The Ultra Energy™ Drink Mix Salted Soup recipe is made with salty vegetable broth flavor and upcycled ingredients and can be used either hot or cold.

Overview

Fueling specs

• Superior structural health combination
• Offers powerful defense system support
• Helps improve carbohydrate utilization

BENEFITS 

Vitamin D3 and K2 are both essential fat soluble nutrients that supply many benefits individually, but they rely on each other to function optimally. EnDuro D takes advantage of these synergistic effects to provide a superior formula in an easily absorbable softgel. For immune system support, bone health, and cardiovascular health, take EnDuro D: the dynamic duo for health and well-being.

HOW TO USE 

Maintenance dosage
Take 1 softgel daily with meals or separately.

Acute needs (winter months, low sunlight conditions)
Take 2–3 softgels daily

MASSIVE BENEFITS FROM THE D3/K2 COMBINATION 

BY STEVE BORN

The word synergy “refers to when an interaction of elements produces an effect that is greater than the effect that would have resulted from simply adding up the effects of each individual element. In other words, it is what happens when a combination of things produces an effect or result that is said to be ‘greater than the sum of its parts.”

Vitamins D3 and K2—both essential, fat-soluble nutrients— are a perfect example of synergy. While each of these extraordinarily beneficial vitamins supply many individual benefits, they rely on each other to function optimally, especially in regards to bone and arterial health.

The researched benefits of vitamin D3 are so plentiful that it would take every page of all 126 issues of Endurance News (and most likely many more than that) to discuss them all (do a Google search on “vitamin D benefits” and you’ll probably be online for a month or so). In fact, there is no other nutrient that I know of—with the exception of magnesium—that is involved in more aspects of human health than vitamin D3.

The benefits from vitamin D3 supplementation are to support the immune system proper utilization of calcium to optimize bone density and overall bone health normalize blood pressure and support cardiovascular health and so much more.

Vitamin K2 works with vitamin D3 for supporting both bone and cardiovascular health by activating a protein called osteocalcin, which helps keep calcium out of the arteries while increasing the amount of calcium in the bones (teeth as well). Vitamin K2, working alongside vitamin D3, also promotes healthy glucose metabolism to maintain proper blood sugar levels thus helping protect against type 2 diabetes.

While these are the primary benefits of vitamins D3 and K2, there are many other benefits, far too many to list here. Everyone* will benefit from supplementation of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2, the dynamic duo for numerous areas of human health.

ENDURO-D SOFTGEL CONTENTS

Vitamin D3................. 50 mcg (2,000IU)

Vitamin K2...........................1,680 mcg
Menaquinone 4 (MK-4).....1500 mcg
Menaquinone 7 (MK-7).......180 mcg

TWO MAIN FORMS OF VITAMIN D

D2 (ergocalciferol)
The plant-derived form.

D3 (cholecalciferol)
The sun-derived form, animal-derived (lanolin) form, and the form that is believed to effectively raise bodily levels of active vitamin D better than D2.

NOTE: In 1919, German researcher Adolf Windaus discovered three forms of vitamin D: D1, D2, and D3. When it was found that D1 was actually a mixture of compounds instead of a pure vitamin D product, the term D1 was dropped.

TWO MAIN FORMS OF VITAMIN K

K1 (phylloquinone)
The plant-derived form, and the main form of vitamin K in the diet. Vitamin K1 is poorly absorbed, with less than 10% absorption rates.

K2 (Menaquinone)
The often found in foods that contain fat and suggested to be a better-absorbed form than K1 that also circulates in the blood longer than K1.

NOTE: Vitamin K2 has a number of menaquinone (MK for short) subtypes, with the most beneficial ones being MK-4, and MK-7. Research on the MK-4 subtype of vitamin K2 used 1500 mcg/day.

Studies on MK-7 used 180 mcg/ day. Also, Dr. Dennis Goodman, author of Vitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient for Heart and Bone Health, suggests amounts between 150 to 180 mcg/day of MK-7. These are the amounts found in EnDuro D.

INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN

VITAMIN D

D3 (cholecalciferol)
The sun-derived form, animal-derived (lanolin) form, and the form that is believed to effectively raise bodily levels of active vitamin D better than D2.

VITAMIN K

K2 (Menaquinone)
The form often found in foods that contain fat and suggested to be a better-absorbed form than K1 that also circulates in the blood longer than K1.