How to Train Your Gut to Take on More Carbs - and Why it Matters for Performance
From the Noor Notes, No. 02
They say to train your gut — but most athletes are left wondering: how?
If you’ve ever felt bloated, cramped, or heavy when fueling during a run, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: your digestive system is as trainable as your legs and lungs. And when you train your gut right, you unlock the ability to take on more fuel, run stronger for longer, and recover faster — all without sacrificing your stomach.
At Noor de Sol, our mission has always been to make this process not just possible, but simple, gut-friendly, and powerful.
Let’s break it down:
Why More Carbs = Better Performance
Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred fuel during endurance efforts. Research shows that higher carb intake during exercise correlates with improved performance, particularly over 60+ minutes. But the key isn’t just eating more — it’s about teaching your gut to absorb more without protest.
When you gradually increase the amount of carbs you take during training, your body adapts. The digestive enzymes upregulate. Your tolerance improves. Your stomach stops complaining. And your energy stays steady.
The Noor Way
We built Noor de Sol from the ground up using all-natural whole foods that endurance athletes have thrived on for centuries:
Dates, fruit, and raw honey intentionally selected for 45+ grams of clean carbs and energy.
Sea salt and lemon juice for complete electrolytes that support hydration and muscle function.
Hot-fill method for safe shelf-stability - no gums or additives needed.
Gut-friendly formulation in alignment with the AIP-protocol to always ensure stress-free activity.
Every pouch is a blend of foods based on tradition, ancient wisdom, and science - made with intention, not compromise.
How to Train Your Gut: Step by Step
1. Start Early
Begin fueling early in your training block. Don’t wait for race day.
2. Use Progressive Overload
Just like training volume, increase carbs gradually:
→ Week 1: 30g/hour
→ Week 2: 40g/hour
→ Week 3: 50g/hour
... and so on, up to 60–90g/hour depending on goals.
3. Practice Fueling in All Types of Runs
Not just your long runs. Use gels during workouts, tempo sessions, and even recovery efforts. You’re not just training your legs — you’re training your gut.
4. Use Multiple Carb Sources
Your gut can absorb more when you combine glucose + fructose. That’s why Noor de Sol blends natural fruit sugars with a natural 1:1 glucose to fructose ratio — giving you more fuel with less digestive strain.
5. Hydrate Alongside Your Fuel
Carbs need water to absorb. Drink with every gel. Bonus: electrolytes like sodium and magnesium help move those carbs across your gut wall even faster.
Why Noor de Sol Makes Gut Training Easier
We crafted Noor de Sol to be clean, gentle, and effective.
Every pouch delivers:
✅ 45g of carbs from natural date and fruit sugars. Double the carbs and electrolytes compared to other gels on the market!
✅ Balanced electrolytes to improve absorption
✅ Gut-friendly formulation — no gums, no maltodextrin, no junk
Meaning you can go further and faster, with less gels to carry.
Why Noor de Sol Makes Gut Training Easier
Your gut doesn’t need to suffer for your goals. With the right training — and the right fuel — you can run stress-free, go far, and stay strong from first step to finish line.
Try Noor de Sol’s gut-friendly endurance gels here.
And as always: stay grounded, stay NOORished.
Fueled by Nature. Guided by Light.