Typical cyclist nutrition wish-list: Lose fat, gain muscle, improve strength to weight ratio, continue to improve on the bike and feel strong while riding, no cramps, no bonking, no stomach issues, no starving. Stay healthy throughout the season. Recover quickly. Train/race harder the next day. A tall order, I know. And, it’s the same...
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As if you didn’t already know, I tend to love all things coconut…especially organic coconut oil. I use it for fuel, especially in recovery, for Daily Nutrition, for my kids’ nutrition, and in various ways around the house. And recently, Casey Zaugg the owner of Coconutz Fuel, contacted me after reading one of my...
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This bar is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S. And for good reason…athletes love bananas (sweeping generalization, I know). Some are fanatical, as in 30-bananas-a-day (there’s a whole site about this). Others simply consider them just a go-to for pre-training, during-the-ride, and recovery. For Training Nutrition, my only issue with them is that they can get squashed in my...
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There they are, setting in the produce department, daring you to pick one up. And figure out what the heck to do with it. Surely, they’re good for you, right? They are vegetables after all, and vibrantly purple. Eggplants. It’s what’s for dinner this week. Recipe of the Week: Simple Grilled Eggplants Ingredients: 3...
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The art of drinking the right thing at the right time on the bike can take years of practice. We’re gonna speed that up for you. Really, it’s simple. It simply depends on 3 factors: Your primary goal: Are you riding mostly for health and weight loss OR for cycling performance? This can become...
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If you’re one of the many athletes tired of gels, chews, and overly sugary sports foods, you’re gonna love this week’s Loving the Bite recipe. Personally, as a long-distance mountain biker, I use a combination of both “sports foods” (gels & bars, mostly) and real food. For any ride longer than 5 hours, I...
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It’s rare that I recommend a supplement to most all my clients without hesitation. However, when it comes to fish oil, I recommend it to almost 100% of them. In fact, I recommend eating fish high in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) AND supplementing with high-quality fish oil supplements (not either or). ...
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Father’s Day means one thing in our house: Lemon Curd…(happy belated Father’s Day to all you dads out there, by the way!). Why? Simply because my wicked-awesome-mountain-biking husband loves it. So this year while making extra batches, the thought crossed my mind: Could I make it better? More nourishing, and yet still tasty? Appropriate...
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Who here wants to reduce fatigue and inflammation, optimize blood flow, and stay healthy this season? Yes, please. And, who wants some pesto? Yes, pretty please. Well, it must be your lucky day, because here at Loving the Bike, we’re about to make it all happen. Recipe of the week: Simple Fresh Basil Pesto...
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Back by popular demand, another homemade, real-food, training fuel bar. We received so much positive feedback from the fresh lemon bar that we thought we’d do it again. In fact, I have to personally add to the positive feedback (yes, to myself, thank you), as I’ve been loving the lemon bars on my recent...
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This week, Kelli brings you a fantastic recipe that includes the Dark Chocolate Probiotic Bar from our friends a Attune Foods. I’m a big fan of this company for many reasons, and one of them is because they use “simple, pure ingredients that help you feel your best every day”. Attune (and their Uncle...
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The magic bullet. Whole food super pills. Hours of energy in a bottle. Easy, quick, short-cut, convenient nutrition. If you’re looking for any of these, this particular post is not for you. To love the bike, I’m proposing that you have to take care of and love your body…the slow-food, whole-food, real-food, old-fashioned way....
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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.
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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