I grew up in the mountains of Southern Colorado, within 50 miles of the New Mexico border. There are many things I loved about my childhood, and one of them is the smell of New Mexico Green Chilies. I can still smell the aroma of chilies roasted at farmers markets and fairs, and peeled...
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Ancient Greeks used parsley to adorn their champions. This week, we’re gonna eat it. Parsley is much more than a decoration or a trophy, it’s a Super Food that can fight and reduce risk of cancer, neutralize free radicals that damage cells, give you a healthy smile, and promote heart health. In this week’s...
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I was recently asked to give my thoughts on Dr. Lim’s Rice Cakes. Have you heard of them? Dr. Allen Lim is the world-class physiologist who’s worked with many professional cycling teams, the US Cycling Team, and who has recently co-written a cookbook entitled The Feed Zone Cookbook. During his career, he has created...
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It’s been said that “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” If this is true, this week’s Loving the Bite key ingredient is super-sophisticated. It’s a very simple food that’s been around for thousands of years, and you almost definitely have in your kitchen right now. And yet, in all its simplicity, it promotes health by...
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Seems like a great week to shake things up a bit. Are you game? Let’s use some different ingredients, bake them, and come up with a wonderful alternative to our normal breakfast. Something new. We were asked by the good folks at Udi’s Gluten Free to make this week’s Loving the BITE a part of their “Look...
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This week’s Loving the Bite recipe can’t be beat. As a true SuperFood vegetable with a beautiful color, it’s hard to beat beets. They can be intimidating, I know. But, once you get used to adding them to salads, smoothies, and even snacking on them with our Recipe of the Week, you’ll find them...
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Right smack-dab in the middle of winter, when the produce section of your local grocery store seems a little drab and your cycling cleats feel a little frozen, you can still find a wonderful in-season fruit that will fight free radicals, reduce cholesterol, and reduce your cellular inflammation. And, if you embrace its...
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What’s all this buzz about Hemp Seed (Hemp Hearts)? I’ll admit it, I’m a newbie in this department. How many of you have tried hemp seeds? After being inspired by Darryl’s review and what I’ve found in researching them, I’m now on-board the hempseed nutrition bandwagon. Why? They are simply a natural whole food...
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Want to be a happy cyclist? How about a smart one? One with a strong heart and good lungs? Heck yeah, sign me up. This week, we’ll focus on a food that combines the nutrients needed to deliver on all these promises. It’s not a magic potion or a gimmick. It’s simply a Loving...
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If you’re like me, you may love to eat drupes and not even know it. There’s a new one, right? Drupes are actually just “fruits” that have a pit or a stone at their core, surrounded by a fleshy, edible portion. They include foods such as the mango, cherry, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, and...
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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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It was once known by Incan warriors for stamina and power. Today, Loving the Bike cyclists can reap the same benefits. Quinoa. If you don’t know what it is, don’t worry, you soon will. Don’t know how to pronounce it? No problem, we’ll get to that too. For starters, it’s a grain-like seed that’s...
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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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