Old habits die hard. It’s difficult to change your thoughts, and your habits. But worthwhile tasks are seldom easy, right? This week, I’m going to challenge you to rethink your dessert and what you put into your mouth before bed. To trade in the sweets at night. It’s not always been my way of thinking. In fact,...
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Sometimes, you just have to take matters into your own hands, head to the kitchen, and make some dynamite training fuel. Or, at least, I tend to have to. For 12 years, many miles on the bike, and many mountains climbed, we’ve chosen my homebrew drinks, bars, and whole food options. Here’s my top...
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Beetroot Juice. Have you heard? It’s said to be the newest, greatest, most effective fueling ingredient to hit cycling in recent times. Yes, there’s currently a lot of hype. Some of the claims are definitely legit, and some are a bit of a stretch. In research (which has actually been conducted on beetroot juice...
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It happens to cyclists, runners, mountain bikers, and climbers alike. Sometimes, while you’re out there, your stomach just isn’t right. You feel nauseous and you’re not sure why. Same pre-training fuel, same during the ride fuel. Maybe it happens every time without fail, or just on long rides, or just in high heat. While...
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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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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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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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It’s hard to go wrong with tacos. That is, unless you use the store-bought taco seasoning. Taco seasoning is one of those seemingly simple products that most consumers believe are made up of a few blended spices. As they should be. But, turn the packet around and read the ingredients list, and you’ll find...
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“There’s no way I’m deficient…I get plenty of sunshine.” If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it many, many times. And yet, athlete after athlete is found deficient. If you’ve never had your Vitamin D levels checked, you may be in for a surprise. And, if you find your motivation and mood wavering and eventually...
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Here we go again. A few weeks ago, you may have read headlines that seemed to confirm it once and for all: Eggs yolks are worse for your heart than cigarettes. That seems pretty bad. Especially for a cyclist striving for health and great performance on the bike. With a headline like this, there must...
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From apples to sports drinks to supplements to zucchini, Loving the Bike’s got your nutrition needs covered on and off the bike. This week, let’s go ahead and talk zucchini. If you grow it, in all your spare time off the bike, you likely have it coming out of your ears by now. And...
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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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