Read labels carefully as products are often made to deceive you. One such example is thinking that all brown grain products are whole grain products. Brown dyes and additives can give foods the appearance of whole grain. Check it out to make sure it’s actually whole grain….unless you like brown dye. They recommend to get three-ounce equivalents of whole grains per day to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
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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I totally agree….I’ve been eating Oatmeal every single morning for as long as I can remember. It’s the absolute best. I call mine “Power Oatmeal” because I add protein powder and bran to mine.
Darryl
I’m a big fan of porridge (wholegrain of course). It’s great cycling fuel!