What do you get when you eat like you’re summer-training even when you’re not? You’ve guessed it; most athletes get unwanted pounds. At the heart of the issue is the idea that athletes can, and should, eat a certain way and non-athletes should eat another. I disagree. I think that both groups should eat...
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I’d love to tell you that I cook up a delicious breakfast for myself and my family each morning. I don’t. Grab-n-go is usually my style, since I’m usually packing lunches and backpacks while the rest of the crew eats (and, if I’m lucky, I’m getting ready to head out on a quick ride)....
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One of the most frequent questions I receive is “How do I stay lean during the Winter months so I don’t have too lose too many pounds when Spring comes around next year?” I’d love to say it’s easy. But, the colder weather, Holiday eating, less daylight for training, and a natural tendency for...
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Do your days begin to feel a time-squeeze with less daylight hours? Although the number of hours in the day stays the same, less daylight often makes me feel more rushed than ever. For many people, less time equals less cooking. I know this because it’s this aspect of life I work on most...
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This week, we’ve got an oldie but a goodie. For many decades (maybe even centuries?), athletes have been eating potatoes for fuel. At races. On rides. On runs. It’s a great choice. While many commercial sports products use maltodextrin as one ingredient in their mix, you can go to the source. When you eat potatoes, their starch readily...
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If you are out on your bike most days, you likely believe you get plenty enough sunshine to make plenty enough Vitamin D. I get it. I’m lucky enough to live in a state that boosts more than 300 days a year of sunshine. So, how come so many of us are Vitamin D...
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This is the best PB & J you’ll ever eat…really. Well, maybe it’s not exactly a PB & J, if you want to get technical about it. It’s more of a CB & J. Intrigued? If you like minerals that support good, steady energy levels in your body, real, whole food carbohydrates rather than processed...
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Turns out, people like cookies. After a lot of excitement and positive feedback with the oatmeal cookie fuel recipe, I thought I’d add one of my favorites to the mix: Peanut Butter “Protein Power” Cookies. This cookie has great long-lasting-fuel ingredients. It can work on the bike, or even as a snack (see below)....
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If you happen to keep a garden in all your spare time off the bike, you may have zucchinis coming out of your ears this time of year. And, if you don’t, you can likely find good prices on them at the store. This is a good thing, because zucchinis make a great “noodle”...
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The world is full of great foods for cyclists. Foods that energize, foods that heal, and foods that reduce risk of illness. As a bonus, many of these same foods taste great. There’s no shortage of great foods from which to choose for everyday eating, and for training fuel. And yet, there are some...
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You want real foods on the bike? I’ve got 3 words for you: Dried. Mango. Strips. They’re portable, they’re not sticky, not too sweet and incredibly refreshing. But, how do they stack up to other fueling options? Are they a good choice in terms of nutrients that your body can use while pedaling? This week, we’ll...
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A client recently asked me what I thought about using Oatmeal Cookies for fuel. It happened to be a food he loved, a food he’d look forward to mile after mile, and one he could easily make ahead of time. It also happened to be a great idea. Unlike most cookies, oatmeal cookies are...
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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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