A cycling holiday is a great way to create memories with your family that you will cherish forever. You will spend your days outside taking in the beauty of nature and sleep in a comfy bed somewhere new each night. You can eat as much as you want of the local specialties because you...
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One of the great things about going on a cycling vacation is that you are leaving very little impact on the environment. Your carbon footprint is almost nonexistent if you make sure that you don’t leave any garbage behind you. You can breathe easier knowing that you doing your part to preserve the environment....
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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.
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