Cyclists have much to look forward to at the beginning of a New Year. New rides, new goals, new adventures, new (and old) friends. And at times of celebration, there seems to be one universal drink: Champagne. As we at Loving the Bike look forward to a brand new year, we thought the best...
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With another Holiday and another wonderful meal just around the corner, you may be thinking about the foods that will grace your table. To make it a little easier on you again this year, I’ve scoured the web and Loving The Bite for a compilation of intriguing and delicious whole-food Holiday recipes that may...
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Overuse, strains, and accidents, ouch! Joint and ligament injuries are painful and frustrating. In the case of over-use, they can rear their ugly heads again and again. It seems like I currently have a more than usual amount of clients nursing joint injuries, muscle injuries, and Seasonal sicknesses. And, over the last year, I worked with more than...
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If you could have a homemade hearty soup on the table in less than 30 minutes, would you ditch the canned high-sodium low-nutrition watery option? It’s easier than you might think to make a flavorful soup with real, fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat. What’s more, when you make it at home, you can give...
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Is Coconut Water truly the perfect, all-natural energy drink? By some, it’s regarded as the best fluid for hydration and electrolyte replenishment on the bike. They claim that it’s hydrated athletes naturally, for thousands of years, with 100% all-natural goodness. Sounds good. But is it better than modern sports drinks? Recently, a client asked...
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How about a Thanksgiving afternoon Chai Latte to keep you warm or aide in recovery after a cold ride? If you’ve been to your favorite coffee house lately, perhaps Mocha Spoke, you may have been tempted by the wonderful smell of a Chai Latte. It just smells like Winter and The Holidays to me. Turns...
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Question: I’ve been training hard and have lost a few pounds since the summer season. I don’t want to slow down my momentum. Do you have any tips to avoid piling on “Holiday Pounds?” Kelli’s Answer: Yes, here are my Top 6 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Pounds: The “Holidays” are really only a few days. ...
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No time to cook? It’s the mantra of the working cyclist. Unless you make your money on the bike, your schedule is likely over-scheduled. Full time jobs, family, commutes, cycling, cross-training and more. When trying to eat healthy and fuel training for optimal cycling, this no-time-to-cook problem can become a big hurdle. Throughout my...
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A game of cycling nutrition “Would You Rather.” Would you rather recover with a sugar-and-whey powdered drink OR a hot, cheesey, melty, delicious tuna melt? I know I’d rather the tuna melt. Of course, there are lots of options when it comes to nutrition recovery after a hard ride. We’ve highlighted many good options. And, more and more, athletes...
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What are the best type of eggs to eat, and should I include them in my diet? Kelli’s Answer: Some eggs have a higher concentration of omega-3s than other eggs because the chickens that produced them were fed a vegetarian diet that contained omega-3s. However, since these omega-3s are from flax and vegetarian sources,...
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What’s the opposite of candy overload? In a word, celery. It’s the anti-junk food. In fact, spend a day eating celery (in addition to other whole healthy foods), and you’ll tend to feel less bloated, lighter, and healthier. With its gentle diuretic effects, celery can get the bloat off that’s often caused by too...
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If you’re dragging throughout the morning, clinging to your coffee, starving by 10 am, or craving sugar or carbs all day, your breakfast could be to blame. A bowl of flakes high in carbohydrates and low in fiber, healthy fats and proteins just won’t sustain most athletes until lunch. Certainly wouldn’t sustain me. If you’re...
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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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