I recently started working with a new Boston-based sports nutrition brand called Fastfood.
I was drawn to Fastfood by the founder Adam Melonas — a chef & IRONMAN triathlete who also runs a world-renowned food innovation lab in Boston.
Fastfood makes a range of high-performance fuel — including Galacto-Gels, Galacto-Gummies, and Hydrators — that deliver consistent energy without crashing, made with real food.
What makes Fastfood different is their Optimal Energy Release System — a blend of 3 carbs including Glucose, Galactose, and Fructose — formulated for consistent, time-released energy.
Galactose is a key component of the Optimal Energy Release System because of its consistent energy and recovery benefits.
Fastfood products are high performance, gut-friendly, and co-created and endorsed by many of the top professional athletes in the world.
If you’re wondering how to fuel properly, it’s recommended to consume 1 serving of Fastfood gels or gummies 45 minutes before you start training to bolster your body’s glycogen stores, plus 1 additional serving immediately upon starting exercise.
During training, start with 3 servings of gels or gummies per hour. Once you know how your body responds to higher levels of fueling, you can increase this up to 5 servings an hour to fuel higher power/speed sessions.
Aim for about 100mg of caffeine per hour (or 2 servings of Fastfood caffeinated gel, gummies, or hydrator), depending on your caffeine tolerance.
Stay hydrated! Consuming solely water will dilute the base level of electrolytes in your body. Fastfood recommends 1 scoop of Hydrator in a 750ml bottle of water per hour to constantly replenish electrolytes.
If you’re consuming Fastfood Hydrator, you should reduce your servings of gel or gummies per hour, as the Hydrator delivers 25g of carbs per serving.
When your workout is over, consume 1 final serving of fuel to aid recovery and replenish glycogen. Consume with protein for increased muscle recovery.
I’ve found Fastfood products really work to give me sustained, consistent energy for even my hardest and longest workouts.
Fastfood is running a special promotion for the next week, leading into their hometown Boston Marathon. Use discount code BOSTONMARATHON23 for 25% off your entire order through race day, Monday April 17. Get your fuel here.