Here at LovingTheBike.com we have hit the ground running in 2012 and I have no doubt that the vast majority of you are the same. With the prospect of a great year of cycling ahead whether it be for your own fitness or in competition why not have a new year’s resolution that is...
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Right now in Austin we’re deep in the heart of cedar allergy season, and once again it’s wreaking havoc on my cycling lungs. They call it “cedar fever” and a lot of people over here get knocked down pretty hard with the punch it packs each year. One of the things it does to...
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During the summer, I got in the habit of weighing myself before and after training to monitor my fluid losses. When it was hot, I lost 35-40 oz. per hour – this seems like too much to try to drink while riding. What are your thoughts? Great job with weighing yourself to monitor fluid...
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Looking for a cool way to carry your infant on your bike? You might want to check out the iBert Safe-T-Seat. As some of you may know, I have a bike crazed baby in the house…and if you’d like to see how much he loves bikes, check out this video from last year’s TdF....
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We invite you to subscribe to our Loving the Bike distribution list. Believe me, I know you’re already bombarded with people and websites asking you to sign up for their mailing list so that they can build some sort of huge and ideal distribution list. Up until recently I hadn’t been one to go...
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It’s a lean, mean, green, cancer-, cholesterol-, allergy-, oxidative-stress- and inflammation-fighting-machine. And, you’re in luck because it’s likely sitting in your refrigerator right now. With over 300 studies to support its whole-food, nutrition power-house goodness, broccoli is a sure-fire way to improve your health. Specifically, it fights 3 cellular problem areas that can contribute...
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As with all our “Let’s Talk” posts, this one will be built by you. Give us everything you’ve got on the subject of Bikes and Travel. Everything from your thoughts on the best places in the world to ride a bike to how to get your bike over there….and everything in between. Have a...
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If you’ve ever screamed at the television in disgust at your favourite team not chasing that race winning break or been disappointed at the amount of water bottles the domestiques are carrying up to the hot-shots then this is your chance to take control. We will be running a Fantasy Cycling leauge with the...
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2012 may officially be the Year of the Dragon, but we’re deeming it the Year of the Rockstar. If you caught some of my tweets leading up to the new year, you would have seen some pretty bold statements about all of us over at Loving the Bike (our readers, friends, contributors, teammates) achieving...
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It seems like I’ve read about an optimal ratio of carbs and protein while training. What is it and is it important? Yes, there is a recommended carb to protein ratio for training nutrition, and it’s 4:1 (grams). With this ratio, digestion of the fluid or food is not impeded in the stomach like...
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This is Edition two of a series on bicycle commuting by guest contributor, Aaron Madrid. These posts are all about Aaron’s experiences as a newcomer to commuting, and he’s here to share it with you. We’re hoping this series will encourage you to become a commuter yourself? Be sure to check out Loving the Commute:...
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This is pretty much the first time I’ve mentioned our Hawaiian Christmas Holiday Getaway. I didn’t blog, tweet, facebook, or G+ about it….and did my best to stay offline as much as possible. For the past two weeks in Kauai I enjoyed some incredible Family moments, and had more than a few life lessons....
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Question: I am using the homebrew sugar formulations (sometimes added to green tea). I am also trying to wean myself off 1/2 dose adrenalean “lip tonic delivery system” (biorhythm brand- caffeine, hoodia g, synephrine, yohimbe) capsule for energy.
My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.
Answer:
Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out. Have you tried either of these? Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.
Please send us your questions for our Expert Sports Nutritionist, Kelli Jennings to “Ask the Sports Nutritionist“. Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition. For more information go to www.apexnutritionllc.com.
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