Old habits die hard. It’s difficult to change your thoughts, and your habits. But worthwhile tasks are seldom easy, right? This week, I’m going to challenge you to rethink your dessert and what you put into your mouth before bed. To trade in the sweets at night. It’s not always been my way of thinking. In fact,...
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Over the past few years, I’ve repeated a few key recommendations for athletes trying to lose fat or maintain a lean weight. Over and over, you’ve heard me say, “Light at Night.” It’s true. I recommend eating the vast majority of your calories, and especially your carbohydrates, during the day when you’re most active (of...
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You know who you are. You’re encrusted in white salt, and you could wring out your jersey after an intense ride while others seem to barely need a shower. You simply seem to sweat on rides significantly more than your friends. You know you need more sodium on the bike, especially with summer heat approaching, 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 6 Energy All-Stars. And, 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 ingredient combo provides quick and long-lasting...
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Sometimes, you just have to take matters into your own hands, head to the kitchen, and make some dynamite training fuel. Or, at least, I tend to have to. For 12 years, many miles on the bike, and many mountains climbed, we’ve chosen my homebrew drinks, bars, and whole food options. Here’s my top...
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This week I’m on a mission. A pantry purge, if you will. When I shop for foods that are not completely whole food (for whatever reason), I generally try to avoid: high omega-6 oils like soybean oil and corn oil, artificial sweeteners with the exception of occasional stevia, colorings and fake flavorings, monosodium glutamate, high...
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When you look at food, do you see what it has to offer? The nutrients, antioxidants, detoxifying components, fibers, energy-producers, and taste? Or, do you mostly watch out for what you should avoid? The foods that drag down your energy, promote disease, and harm your cells? For years, there seems to be a mind-set...
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Does just thinking about Spring have your sneezing, wheezing, rubbing your eyes, and feeling an itch in your throat? With all its beauty, all its excitement, and all its opportunities to ride, Spring also brings along a lot of pollen and seasonal allergies. And although seasonal allergies aren’t exactly within my expertise, they significantly...
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After the popularity of last year’s Sweet Potato Cycling Fuel options, I thought it was high-time to share my newest, favorite way to eat them. Sweet Potato Chips. These are a delicious, savory option on the bike, a great food for snacks or to round out a meal, and a nutrient powerhouse whenever you’d...
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Don’t got milk? No problem. We’ve covered Chocolate Milk as an Option for Recovery, but what about those who don’t drink dairy? Are there similar options, with adequate protein, without casein, whey, and lactose? Indeed, there are. Of course, many food combinations of proteins and carbs will work for recovery. And, there are tons...
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Whether you realize it or not, you’re surrounded. It’s in you, in your fridge, in your pantry, in your foods. While small amounts are okay, large amounts are the enemy. It’s the wrong kind of fat. It promotes inflammation and blocks anti-inflammatory fats. It’s chronic inflammation has negative effects on your health, your cycling...
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How would describe your breakfast? Same ol’ same ol’? Or POWER-PACKED and ENERGIZING? This week, we’ll keep it short and sweet, and look at 6, 5-minute or less Power Breakfasts. No processed foods needed. These are whole-food, high-nutrient, protein-and-fiber-packed meals. You wouldn’t expect anything less, right? Recipes of the Week: 5-Minute Power Breakfasts to...
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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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