How would you describe your afternoons? Energized and productive? Ready for a great ride? Or lethargic and ready for a nap? If the latter, you may want to take a look at your lunch. If it’s typically loaded down with processed foods and refined carbohydrates, you may feel a whole lot better by swapping...
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Are you ready for some football? I sure am. You see, I was literally born a Denver Bronco fan. I had no choice. I was born into a family that celebrated Bronco games most every Sunday of the season. Yes, even those Super Bowl Sundays in the late 1980s. Those were ugly, but...
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If you’re feeling less-than-energetic, you’re in luck. This week’s Loving the Bite recipe is made up of 7 Energy All-Stars…and this time, I’m recommending a new variation. What better time to eat energy all-stars than first thing in the morning? To be sure, the energy from these bars isn’t just quick and then fading. The...
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Sure, a “protein bar” can be a good option for recovery after a hard ride, but do they make for good snacks? As more and more athletes opt for protein bars and energy bars as part of their everyday food choices, it’s important to determine which, if any, works as a healthy snack. You...
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Feeling stuffed in the midst of Holiday celebrations? I’ve got another antidote for you. Last year I introduced a junk food anti-venom smoothie, and highlighted the power of celery to reduce water retention often brought on by too many sweets and salty foods. Often times, while some weight gain during the Holidays may be...
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Here’s your chance to achieve success with your strength to weight ratio goals, and improve your cycling performance. It’s been said that a goal without a plan is just a wish. Last year, during the “off-season,” and throughout the year in my posts, I’ve provided tips for eating healthy, fueling yourself well on the...
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As we head further into Winter, many athletes feel the drag of the Winter Blues. Why? While there’s not any one conclusive cause, there are many contributing factors that can bring you down when the days are short and the weather is cold. A few include less vitamin D production, more darkness during your...
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If you’re looking for a unique, healthful, and thoughtful gift idea for a cyclist friend (or really for anyone), consider making them some Loving the Bite training fuel straight from your own kitchen. You can combine it with the informative post about the recipe, or just with your own words about how it will improve...
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….And How to Lose Fat in the Off-Season. Are you interested in improving your strength to weight ratio this off-season? Most likely, the answer is yes. On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer: the lighter you are, the faster you can go. The less you eat, the lighter you are. Eat less, go...
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Get ’em while you can. For a limited time, you can buy a pound of berries for just $1.00-1.50 at your local market. For anyone who’s familiar with berry prices, this is a STEAL. And,right now, it’s the price of a SuperFood berry often reserved for the Holidays – the cranberry. While they may...
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This time of year, as the temperature drops, joints began to feel the pain. After a season of cycling, many athletes suffer from painful joints, gout, and inflammation. And, while nutrition isn’t the entire answer for joint pain, many functional foods can certainly help. This week, we’ll take a look at cherry juice, how...
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When it’s not quite the Holidays, it’s not quite Winter, but it seems less and less like Fall, what Season it is? Anyone? Well, to me, it’s none other than pomegranate season (I bet you didn’t see that one coming)! Of course, a food would have to be extra special to have its own...
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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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