I was grocery shopping at Hy-Vee last week when I ran head first into a Nuun.
And I yelled, “HOLY FIT!”
No I didn’t.
But I was excited to see they were giving away samples of Nuun, these little flavored electrolyte tablets, that I first heard about from my friend Suzanne.
Nuun tabs are great for hydrating and replacing salt during and after a long workout…or any workout for that matter. Here’s what I like about Nuun:
- The packaging -> There’s not a lot of packaging like other sports drinks so you can feel better about your carbon footprint while you’re pounding out miles of your own footprints.
- The nutrients -> No sugar added! And there are only 6 calories and less than 1 carb per tablet. Nuun also contains electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) and a small amount of Vitamin C to help prevent cramping.
- The variety -> There are a lot of flavors to choose from. So far I’ve tried the Citrus Fruit and Tri-berry is up next!
- The taste -> Quite refreshing and not too sweet.
Now I really must go grab some water and a Nuun…after only having this stuff for a few days, it’s already becoming a habit!
Miz says:
September 1st 2010you know, I just dont get into all the superfly hydration stuff—even living in TX
that said, I probally do not work out enough to need :)
Jessica@HowSweet says:
September 1st 2010Never heard of these! Very cool.
lindsay says:
September 1st 2010we use Nuun a lot on our runs. I love that fact thats its not loaded with uneccessary sugar. Lets just say there’s “nuun” like it. hehe. Joanne, I think your rubbing off on me. :)
KIMpossible says:
September 1st 2010I bought some NUUN at an Expo recently. I haven’t used it yet, but I liked the LIGHT taste when I sampled it. I was especially excited about the no sugar part as I currently only drink Powerade Zero for that same reason (I follow the South Beach diet), but yeah…it’s a BIG plastic bottle. I do reuse the bottle, but still… I’m just thankful there are other electrolyte products on the market that are low carb / no to low sugar for those of us who don’t do that kind of thing. =)
Estela @ Weekly Bite says:
September 1st 2010I have to let my husband know about these! He normally uses electrotabs.
The Candid RD says:
September 1st 2010Sounds much better than Gatorade. I hate Florida Gators anyway, so I’ve got to try this stuff! Thanks for introducing me to yet another great product!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
September 1st 2010This is really cool. I’ve never heard about them, but I’ll have to show my husband. He’s looking for a Gatorade alternative. Your blog is like my one-stop place for really cool fitness stuff I’ve never heard of.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
September 1st 2010Interesting! I’ll have to remember these when I begin my half-marathon training!
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
September 1st 2010Not heard of this brand. Did you feel different at all after using them or during …..
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:
September 1st 2010Do you add them to water or eat them?
gene says:
September 1st 2010Samantha….add one tablet to 500mL of water, or to a full 1L (large nalgene) for lighter taste. I have been using NUUN for almost 2 years. Here on the East Coast it is a bit hard to come by, but I get the sense that in the Pac NW it is all the rage (company is Seattle based). Great product, great web site, ‘personable’ staff that reply quickly to emails. I have even placed a NUUN sticker OVER the Ford emblem on my pick-up.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
September 1st 2010Guess I’m really behind, I’ve heard NUUN mentioned here and there, but never seen or had it.
freddy says:
September 1st 2010i like zenergy tablets too — are they similar?
freddy says:
September 1st 2010*zenergize, sorry
april says:
September 1st 2010These look great! I love how low cal they are..unlike gateraid and all that!
Suzanne says:
September 1st 2010I just finally saw Nuun at my grocery store too! My 3 year old loves Nuun and since we like to limit her drink choices to relatively healthy ones, Nuun is a great alternative to juice. And we live in Central Texas so the electrolyte replacement on our hot days isn’t a bad idea for her either.
Erika @ Dr. TriRunner says:
September 1st 2010I. Love. Nuun.
If you couldn’t tell by all their water bottles “mysteriously” popping up in the background of my photos. :D Kona Kola is by far my favorite!
Lauren @ Team Giles says:
September 1st 2010girl you crack me up! “HOLY FIT!” hehe
I’ve been wanting to try Nuun. I haven’t seen it anywhere here. I may need to go to a running store to find it.
Angie Bishop says:
September 1st 2010Hey!! That was probably me that hooked you up at the store!
Nice write up and I see some other peeps that commented that I follow as well.
So glad you liked it!
Don’t be a stranger and Be well,
Angie
Jennifer says:
September 1st 2010I use Nuun too! They sent me some samples and now we are all hooked in my house!
FatFighterTV says:
September 1st 2010Never heard of these! And why aren’t they pronounced “noon?”