I encountered a liquid energy supplement (carbohydrates) in a 7-11 store the other day, designed I believe for heavy physical exercise activities. It is called “Energy In” by Weider. The package has no “usage” information, nor could I locate any on the Internet. I’ve never used any liquid carb supplement before.
Anyone know:
If the product is designed to be consumed BEFORE exercise or during? If before, any length of time before exercise to avoid problems, such as upset stomach, etc? Maybe that’s not an issue.
If there is some “rate of usage” for long distance exercise like marathons or long bike rides? One for every hour of activity or something like that?
Snack bars: The only snack or energy bars that I’ve been able to find in Taipei so far are the standard granola bars that Costco carries. Here even the GNC Stores don’t carry energy bars. Any idea where I can get higher quality energy or protein bars, something like Powerbar or Protein Plus brand?
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Snack bars: The only snack or energy bars that I’ve been able to find in Taipei so far are the standard granola bars that Costco carries. Here even the GNC Stores don’t carry energy bars. Any idea where I can get higher quality energy or protein bars, something like Powerbar or Protein Plus brand?
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California Gym has Powerbar items, I dont know if they have the bars, but I have seen the power shakes…There’s a place right off of zhongxiao st near Luxy that is a body building place, that sells a lot of energy bars and stuff. Do a search , the info about the store should be on forumosa
I have yet to check Jason’s Market, but did go to the Powerhouse International location on Zhongshan N. Rd.
They had only one type of snack bar. As I recall, it was EAS brand, very small (mini-Snickers bar size), had 5g protein, 15g fat, 6g carbs, total 120 calories, and cost NT $80. As you might imagine, I passed. The search continues …
Jason’s Market in Tienmu has various snack bars, but nothing that would be considered a sports/energy bar (Powerbar, Balance bar, etc). They have several crappy and some decent variations on the granola bar. Some are made in Canada or that other English-speaking place with the really big sharks. Sort of “trail mix” bars. Prices are pretty steep. Some of theirs are on sale.
Wellcome grocery store in Tienmu has one type of snack bar similar to the trail mix variety mentioned above. “Honeybar” brand made in Canada. They are actually pretty good and half of their bar inventory is half-priced or so now.
The packet I’m reading now (same as in the link above) is Blueberry, Flax & Soy, 56grams, 200 calories, carbs 39g, fibre 7g, sugars 21g, protein 7g, total fats 3g (saturated 1g/trans 0g) cholesterol 0mg, sodium 125mg, iron 10% RDA
[quote=“Kea”]I can some off to you if you need…or give you directions to the store. I might pick up 5-10 today to ensure they order some more…
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Kea,
Good info, thanks. Directions to the store would be great. Please post them here when you have a free minute.
[quote=“seeker4”]Good info, thanks. Directions to the store would be great. Please post them here when you have a free minute.
Thanks,
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OK, it’s on Xue Fu Road, about halfway along, just opposite a temple (which is on the corner of XF Rd. and Tamgang Rd. (this is the one that goes up the mountain to the hiking trails).
Simpler directions…go to the MRT and look at the Mac Donalds. On the far right of your view is a convenience store on a corner. Go to that shop, which is the corner of Xue Fu Rd., and walk up the road 200m or so. Look for a post office on your left, and the organic shop is 30m into the next block, on your left.
While you’re there, pick up a jinlee tang for the reasonable price of NT$50.
