Ever need an on-the-go quick snack or mini-meal? Something you can feel good about eating? Me too. A month or so ago, Jenn Sutherland posted an awesome recipe for a homemade LARA bar over at Loving the Run (it’s great, make sure to check it out if you haven’t already). While I believe many...
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Fishing around for something to eat tonight? Loving the Bike’s got you covered. Why not soothe your cells, strengthen your heart, and even keep your wits about you with a little tuna? You don’t have to go out to your favorite Japanese restaurant for this yummy dish. Instead, just gather a few healthy...
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Day in and day out, are you hydrated? Do you get enough fluid? Or, are you one of the many adults, and even adult athletes, who operate in a chronic mode of dehydration? It doesn’t take much to get behind the ball. We’ve all been there on a ride – out of fluid and...
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Bored with the same-old out-of-new-ideas dinner? Let’s liven it up with a meal that’s company-worthy, compliments-guaranteed, and a change of pace from the usual grilled chicken. Even better, it’s sure to benefit your heart, your arteries, your lungs, and your energy production – basically everything you need besides a bamboo bike to ride better, right...
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Loving the BITE: Irish Stew with Ale I have been told that more than a few LTB readers are beer drinkers. And, although there’s often confusion regarding the health benefits and detriments of alcohol, I’ll be happy to set the record straight: moderate amounts, defined as 1-6 oz. glass of wine, 1-12 oz. glass...
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What can you get with $60? Turns out, in the healthy food world, not much. A few years back, I calculated how much of my grocery budget I spent on yogurt. Since my husband, I, and both my boys eat it every day, we were nearing $2.00 per day – $60.00 per month! On...
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It’s just about grilling season, right? While I’m sure that many of you have been using your grill year round, I’m talking about the official season, when you don’t have to put on gloves and a beanie just to take the a peek at your dinner. This year, mostly because my oven crapped out,...
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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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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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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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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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Each Monday in January we posted our “Make it Happen Monday” articles in an effort to help inspire and motivate you to reach your ultimate weight goals. Today is the “bonus” 5th Monday of the month and I wanted to wrap things up with my overall HOT LIST. I’m not a licensed nutritionist, but what...
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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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