The roots of Hyper:

Hyper is a local Energy bar in Waukee, Grimes and West Des Moines that feature all sorts of colorful fruity energy drinks and smoothies.  They also offer coffees and bakes treats.

“Were a young brand but our roots run deep. Our craft is family rooted in hospitality and genuine quality.”

This is quoted from Chris Walen and his team, who founded Hyper Energy bar.

Kim Whalen co founded Heart of America Group with her husband Mike in 1978, this group was who created Hyper energy bar.  The Heart of America Group is a real estate and hospitality firm that operates several resteraunts including Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse and Burger shed. What sparked the idea of creating a small energy bar was a very successful coffee bar in the quad cities, the drive through only technique was designed to efficiently serve lots of customers commuting.

“Our love of providing the best flavors and the best service led us on our journey to create Hyper Energy bar.

About the Drinks:

There are many drinks and assortments offered at Hyper. The infused drinks are a combination of many different fruits, nuts and even chocolate to make a delicious caffinated drink. Some of the most popular drinks offered are Jet fuel, Pink Power and Triple Threat.

Jet Fuel includes: Watermelon, Peach and Mango

Pink Power includes: Strawberry, Watermelon, and White Chocolate

Triple Threat includes: Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, and White Chocolate

In a survey here at ADM High School students gave us their opinion on Hyper. Most people gave the drinks a 8-10/10 and said it is “very good”, “amazing¨ and that they would recommend these drinks to others. There are now 3 locations in Iowa currently, Des Moines, Grimes and Waukee.

How energy drinks affect people:

So what does it mean for the health of people drinking caffeinated energy drinks like this everyday, as the rise of Hyper and other drink places like this start increasing. These energy drinks are actually sources of dietary supplements for many teens and adults, behind multigummies, Lots of people who drink many energy drinks lose an increasing amount of weight but not in a health way, whenever people drink more energy drinks than water, the energy drink is taking the space of water causing you to lose your water weight in your body. Although many energy drinks have vitamins, minerals and amino acids which are all good things for the body. Drinking large amounts of energy drinks a day can cause you anxiety, high blood pressure and heart issues.

Enjoy energy drinks but not to many of them a day.

Go check out your local Hyper for the new and exclusive spring drinks they are currently offering, like, Maui sunrise, Aussie outback, Tokyo blossom and Girl from Rio.