The Best Natural Energy Gels: Why Athletes Are Ditching Maltodextrin
By Dr. Julian Reed, Sports Physiologist
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October 08, 2026
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4 min read
The Shift Towards Whole-Food Athletics
More runners, cyclists, and triathletes are turning their backs on artificial supplements in favor of real, nutrient-dense foods. But on race day, portability and rapid absorption remain non-negotiable.
That is where HNY+ steps in. By combining unpasteurized raw honey harvested by Mayan beekeepers with pure mineral salts, athletes receive the concentrated caloric punch of a gel with the digestive gentle ease of whole food.
The Glycemic Advantage of Honey
Unlike maltodextrin which causes extreme insulin spikes followed by debilitating crashes, raw honey exhibits a moderate glycemic index. This delivers sustained energy release over 45 to 60 minutes rather than a 15-minute roller coaster.