I recently connected with Generation UCan on Twitter during a Fitblog chat.
They bring so much energy and life to the chats and actually communicate with people!
I was thrilled when I got a box of Generation UCan goodies in the mail!
It was like Christmas!
I got a tee shirt, a Blender Bottle (more on this in a few), and 5 different flavors of drinks…Cranberry Raspberry, Lemonade, Vanilla, Chocolate and Pomegranate Blueberry.
The Chocolate and Vanilla are protein enhanced recovery drinks and pack 13g of protein and 30-33g of carbs in each mix, plus 140-170mg potassium as well.
These two flavors also give you 100% of your Vitamin C, 1-4% calcium and 2-11% iron (depending on which flavor you have).
The Cranberry Raspberry, Lemonade and Pomegranate Blueberry are Electrolyte energy drinks and don’t have any protein but do provide 140mg potassium, 28-32g carbs and 100% Vitamin C along with 1-2% iron.
The Generation UCAN is a revolutionary sports drink that utilizes a unique energy source-Super Starch- “SuperStarch is a new paradigm in sports nutrition that puts the athlete in the ideal performance state.” It’s a new carbohydrate that works with the athlete’s training, allowing them to sustain energy while maximizing the use of body fat.
With Generation UCAN, there is no gastric distress (easy on the stomach), you avoid spiking and crashing, the drinks have a slow time release glucose profile, they mobilize fat for energy and are clean healthy forms of energy.
Their mission is Provide a healthy, sustainable energy source for athletes of all levels so they can achieve their very best.
Read the heart touching story behind how Generation UCAN came to be here
This evening I did my 75 minute indoor bike ride and opted to try the Pomegranate Blueberry drink.
I have to forewarn you that I’m easily amused, so with that being said…
I love the Blender Bottle!
This thing is just too danged amazing!
It’s made out of BPA-free plastic, holds 22 ounces (I think, sorry I’m not wearing my contacts and can’t read the measurements on side! no comments on being old or blind), and easy to use.
You just drop the wire whisk ball into the bottle along with the water and the drink mix, screw on the lid and shake. The BlenderBall moves all around the bottle freely and mixes it thoroughly. No more half mixed drinks or lots of mix left at the bottom of the bottle. This thing rocks! (Hey I forewarned you that I am easily amused)
I’ve only had this one flavor (the pomegranate blueberry) and it was delicious!
It wasn’t chalky, didn’t leave an after taste…was actually good tasting!!!
I’m looking forward to trying the other flavors…so more about that tomorrow!
and for my progress on the bike…
75 minute (1 hr 15 mins) bike ride, I burnt 855 calories.
That’s 7 more than my 842 calories in 75 mins and 100+ more than my measly 736 calorie ride!
And, I had more energy than I normally do.
I could’ve kept on going but instead here I sit at my desk, dripping sweat everywhere getting this post up for y’all to see!
I’m not beat or exhausted like other times (even doing a lesser intense ride, I’m still often beat when done).
The only thing I wasn’t totally thrilled with, was the fact that the drinks do contain sucralose (another name for splenda) but it’s the 2nd to last ingredient in the Pomegranate Blueberry so sure the amount is minimal and I can live with it seeing the other benefits override that!
On an additional upside though, the Cranberry Raspberry uses Stevia Extract!
hmmm wonder what flavor I shall try before tomorrow’s ride?
You can find GenerationUCan on Facebook
As well as Twitter (besides their Twitter page, you can search using #UCAN and see who all’s talking about them!)
and online at GenerationUCan.com
— Disclaimer: Tara Burner has personally reviewed the product(s) listed
above. Tara has not received any monetary compensation for her review on
this blog. Free product was received by Tara so she could experience it
for the review. Tara’s opinions are honest and unbiased.