Q: What are Clif Bloks Energy Chews?
A: To provide athletes with another energy food option, we created CLIF Bloks Energy Chews. Simple-to-handle and with a nutrition profile similar to CLIF SHOT Energy Gel, CLIF Bloks provide athletes with another option for their performance nutrition program.Q: When should I eat CLIF Bloks Energy Chews?A: Have 3 to 6 Clif Bloks Energy Chews every hour during activity. Always follow consumption with water.
Q: Who needs CLIF Bloks?
A: CLIF Bloks are primarily used by performance athletes – cyclists, runners, mountain bikers, triathletes, adventure racers, etc.
Q: What's the Fastpak
A: Fastpak is the package unique to CLIF. It's provides an overall smaller package, so it fits better in jersey pockets, running shorts, and backpacks. It also opens easily and then allows the athlete to access and squeeze up each Clif Bloks Energy Chews one by one. Finally, the packaging reduction vs. the original package yielded a 33% reduction of packaging material.
Q: How should I eat BLOKS, compared to CLIF SHOT Energy Gel?
A: CLIF SHOT Energy Gel and Clif Bloks Energy Chews are easily interchangeable since they both provide carbohydrate to working muscles. Since 3 pieces of Clif Bloks Energy Chews equal the same calories as one CLIF SHOT Energy Gel packet you can go back and forth between each, while easily keeping track of your calorie intake.
Q: Do CLIF Bloks contain electrolytes?
A: Yes, Clif Bloks Energy Chews contain at least 70 mg of sodium and 20mg of potassium per serving (3 pieces). These electrolytes allow electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body, enabling proper muscle function. When you sweat you start to deplete yourself of these electrolytes. Similar to dehydration, loss of electrolytes first leads to declined performance and can potentially result in serious health issues.
Q: How are CLIF Bloks different than its competitor?
A: Clif Bloks Energy Chews offer a variety of great-tasting flavors, some with caffeine, and one with 3X sodium, so you can customize your nutrient intake. 3 CLIF Bloks also provide 100 calories, so it's simple to keep track of calorie intake during long outings. In addition, CLIF Bloks are made with organic brown rice syrup, a minimally refined source of carbohydrate with naturally occurring sodium, potassium and magnesium. We do not use high fructose corn syrup. Finally, CLIF Bloks are the only chewable to feature Fastpak packaging, making it the easiest chew to carry, open, and eat.
Q: Are CLIF Bloks vegan-friendly?
A: Clif Bloks Energy Chews contain no animal-based ingredients so they are vegan-friendly.