Ever wonder if there’s any truth to all the Detoxification claims made by hundreds of nutrition products these days? Well, whether a particular product works is anyone’s guess, but there is s a lot of detox that goes on in your body each day. In fact, day in and day out, our cells have...
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Loving the BITE: Kale Chips
Loving the Bite: Garlic Ginger Chicken
Chronic Inflammation got you down? As athletes, we may think of inflammation as the reaction we get when we sprain an ankle or a knee. However, there is a constant battle in our bodies to keep cellular inflammation at bay. Many of our activities and the foods we choose to eat either promote cellular inflammation...
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Loving the Bite: Green Berry Smoothie
The last few weeks I’ve been neglecting breakfast and lunch in favor of dinner recipes. Well, breakfast, it’s your turn again. While I’m a fan of eggs, oats, and Greek yogurt for breakfasts, a smoothie works well, too. And, since you can always make extra batches and refrigerate (for a day) or freeze them...
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Loving the Bite: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
No matter how you pronounce it, the Tomato is a very special food. Just think of how many of your favorite dishes would simply not exist, or not be the same, without it. Pizza, chili, and salsa just to name a few. The tomato goes far beyond taste, though. It has super-nutrients that are...
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Loving the Bite: Blue Cheese Steak Salad
Looks like we got enough Thumbs Up last week to keep the recipes going…but we’ve decided to make it Loving the Bite Thursdays instead of laying it out on Tuesdays. Although I don’t eat red meat, I didn’t want that to stop us from laying out a great steak salad recipe for you to...
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Thanksgiving (Holiday) Eating Guide
As America anticipates the arrival of Thanksgiving tomorrow, there will likely be a few of you who choose to stay in, eat, and watch football instead of getting out on the bike. Our teammate, Kelli, offers up some great dietary advice for anyone in this situation (whether you’re in the US celebrating the holiday,...
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Sugar Alternatives for Energy and Hydration
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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