Great Questions, Healthy Answers
What makes Long Haul Nutrition products special?
Long Haul Nutrition products are designed specifically for the health needs of truckers. Unlike other products in the market, Long Haul Nutrition products were developed over the course of a two year review of the specific health concerns faced by truckers. Those health concerns include the need for focus and alertness, heart health, blood sugar control and the prevention of diabetes, weight management, prostate health and digestive health. No other product in the market delivers on the promise of health and great taste like Long Haul Nutrition.
Why doesn’t Long Haul Nutrition offer a low calorie or diet version of its energy beverage?
At present, we are exploring safe and healthy alternatives for a low calorie version of our Energy Plus beverage. The use of artificial sweeteners common to other diet products is a concern. To date we have not found an appropriate solution that fits within our philosophy of providing safe and natural solutions for the promotion of trucker health.
Are Long Haul Nutrition products okay for people with Type II Diabetes?
Absolutely. Long Haul Nutrition products are specifically designed with Type II Diabetics in mind. Our use of specific blends of protein and carbohydrates in combination with appropriate sweeteners and targeted nutrients for blood sugar support make our products appropriate for individuals with diabetic concerns.
Long Haul Nutrition products say they are “formulated for truckers”. What does that mean?
"Formulated for truckers" means that our founder and CEO, Dr. Andrew Myers, spent two years researching the health concerns faced specifically by truckers and developing unique nutritional products designed to offer solutions.
As an example, Long Haul Nutrition Energy Plus is formulated with Green Tea as a natural source of caffeine for supporting alertness. Green Tea is rich in antioxidants and is also an important ingredient for heart health and immune function – these two benefits are supported by numerous scientific research papers. Energy Plus also contains the trace mineral Chromium – which has been shown in clinical research to support healthy blood sugar levels, maintain lean muscle mass and reduce carbohydrate cravings – all significant benefits for truckers concerned about Diabetes.
What other ingredients help make Long Haul Nutrition Energy Plus the right product for truckers?
Long Haul Nutrition Energy Plus is loaded with great nutrition specifically targeting truckers’ needs, including:
Do Long Haul Nutrition products contain caffeine?
Yes, our Energy Plus contains natural sources of caffeine in the form of herbal extracts. These extracts include: Green tea extract, Kola Nut extract and Green Coffee extract.
Is there a difference between natural caffeine sources and synthetic caffeine?
The natural caffeine derived from the herbal extracts in our Energy Plus product function with a more moderate impact on the metabolic function of the body. Synthetic caffeine contains none of the other plant-based constituents that help to moderate its effects. Our herbal caffeine sources include phytonutrients which help reduce the chance of caffeine-caused jitters. While many people feel jittery after ingesting synthetic caffeine, with our herbal extracts the result is a smooth energetic build.
Your Long Haul Nutrition Energy beverage is sweetened with sucrose and glucose. Why did you choose those sweeteners?
There is no high fructose corn syrup in our product; high fructose corn syrup has recently been linked to abnormal elevations in blood sugar, triglycerides and obesity. Our product contains glucose (blood sugar) and sucrose as its sources of sugar. Glucose is the type of sugar our cells use for energy.
Why is Long Haul Nutrition Energy Plus formulated with only natural sources of caffeine?
Research has shown that natural caffeine sources, like green tea, actually promote cardiovascular and immune health. Synthetic caffeine can cause elevations in blood pressure and cause “the jitters” in some people.
Why is a low sodium level an important advantage for Long Haul Nutrition Energy Plus?
Too much sodium can contribute to elevations in blood pressure, water retention and weight gain. Most of us eat plenty of sodium in our diets – we don’t need extra from our Energy beverage.
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