Jan
29
2013

Energy |
30 kcal |
Protein |
0 g |
Carbohydrates |
7.4 g |
Fat |
0 g |
Scheckter’s energy drink is an interesting beverage using only organic and natural ingredients. It is basically unknown in the markets dominated by the giants like Monster and Red Bull. At least in theory it is a healthier choice compared to the big brands. Continue reading
Sep
13
2012

Energy |
4.2 kcal |
Protein |
0 g |
Carbohydrates |
0.21 g |
Sugars |
N/A |
Fat |
N/A |
Fiber |
0 g |
NOS Energy Drink is a fairly unknown energy drink brand in Europe. It is produced by the Coca-Cola Company and it is named after Nitrous Oxide Systems that is used to give performance boost to racing cars. What a clever idea! Continue reading
Sep
12
2012

Energy |
21 kcal |
Protein |
3.35 |
Carbohydrates |
2.1 g |
Sugars |
1.7 g |
Fat |
N/A |
Fiber |
N/A |
Monster Rehab Protean + Energy is an American version of Monster Rehab that is sold in Europe. It is advertised as a revitalizing and hydrating energy drink. Additionally it supposedly relieves hangover symptoms. Continue reading
Sep
11
2012

Energy |
0 kcal |
Protein |
N/A |
Carbohydrates |
0.42 g |
Sugars |
0 g |
Fat |
N/A |
Fiber |
N/A |
Monster Energy Absolutely Zero comes from Monster USA and is really rare in Europe. This zero-calorie & low-carb energy drink is sweetened by Erythritol, Sucralose and Inositol and is derived from its sibling, Monster Lo-Carb energy drink. Continue reading
Jul
05
2012

Energy |
44 kcal |
Protein |
0 g |
Carbohydrates |
2.7 g |
Sugars |
2.1 g |
Fat |
0 g |
Fiber |
0 g |
This new Monster variation is advertised as “hypotonic“, non-carbonated energy drink that contains taurine, L-Carnitine, caffeine and ginseng. It supposedly relieves hangover symptoms and revitalises your body. Continue reading
May
31
2012

Energy |
200 kcal |
Protein |
18.1 g |
Carbohydrates |
4.7 g |
Sugars |
1.9 g |
Fat |
12.1 g |
Fiber |
6.6 g |
The Finnish low-carb bread family “Karppinen” has been expanded to include pizzas. The ham/salami pizza’s ingredients include cheese (30%), ham (15%), wheat gluten & fiber and salami (5%).
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May
29
2012

The low-carb sweetener stevia was approved for use in the EU in the end of 2011. Being a natural product and having a very low effect on blood sugar, it has raised quite a buzz in the low-carb community. In this review I write about two different stevia products that I tested right about when it was legalized in the European Union and thus in Finland.
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Apr
04
2012

The Finnish beverage company Hartwall introduced a new low-carb energy drink ED Extra Bite in March 2012.
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