This is one of my all-time favorites. The meal I often go-to when company’s coming over. The one I freeze and take to a friend who needs an extra meal. The one that gets rave reviews, but only takes a few minutes to prepare. It tastes good, freezes well, and provides some flavor variety. ...
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Loving the BITE: Thai Chicken or Thai Tofu
Contest Time: One Good Earbud
Contest Now Closed: Thanks to everyone who entered our One Good Earbud contest, and thanks to them for supplying us with some sets to give away to y’all. Three winners were randomly selected from those who left comments (using www.random.org). The winners are: @simonro, @egggman, and @ayogist. Please send your mailing address to [email protected]...
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#bikeschool and Tacos
If you’ve ever tuned into the #bikeschool tweet chat, you’d likely have seen a bunch of tweets that include some sort of Taco reference. So what is the fascination with #bikeschool and tacos you may ask? Well, #bikeschool really has a life and identity of it’s own and the more weeks that go by,...
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Make it Happen Monday: Two Choices
“Hello everybody. Welcome today to the wonderful world of…you. Now check it, you have two options…You can eat it or throw it away.” – Usher As you find yourself starting to read this page, you will find that you opted for one of two options…..read it or click it off. I’m glad you...
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A Self-Proclaimed Geek Takes on Cycling
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Aaron Madrid of Lafayette, In. Aaron was a teammate of ours on the #LovingtheBike #30daysofbiking Challenge, and ended up generating the most points and was the individual winner on the team. Congratulations to Aaron, and I hope you enjoy his post. Cross-Culture Cycling by Aaron Madrid Geeks are...
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Loving the BITE: Great Gaucamole
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that cyclists love some good guacamole. Or, maybe it’s just me (but I don’t think so). Either way, this week’s feature ingredient, avocados, pack a nutrition punch and give us a great reason to add guacamole to everything. There’s many great guacamole recipes out there. Here’s one:...
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They Are My Cycling Heros
If I were to ask who your cycling heros were, how would you respond? I’m sure some might bring up Lance Armstrong, or one of the other great cycling legends. Others would likely mention their Dad or another family member. No matter who your cycling heros are, what’s most important is that you look...
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#bikeschool: Vacation Vacation Vacation
As time has gone on and #bikeschool has grown in popularity, our online community has forged many friendships along the way. Due to these friendships and a shared passion some class members have been lucky enough to travel across States and Counties to meet up and even ride with one another. Although I...
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Hydration Tabs
Question: There are times when I put in two hydration/electrolyte tablets into my water bottle when going on a run. I’m hoping it will give me twice the benefit, but am I correct to think that or is it a waste to put in more than one at a time? Kelli’s Answer: Thanks so much...
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I’m Thankful for Kelli Jennings
In all honesty, I’m thankful for the whole Loving the Bike Team. But I wanted to single out our resident Nutrition expert today as my way of thanking her for all the goodness she has brought to our sites. Kelli Jennings and I met almost one year ago exactly. She was working as a nutrition...
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Loving the BITE: Black Beans & Rice w/ Mango
If you’re a Loving the Bite reader, you may be asking yourself, where’s the bean been? Or, maybe not. Nevertheless, black beans shine as this week’s highlighted ingredient. For daily nutrition, not many foods top beans. They are full of healthy nutrients and contain very few components, if any, that aren’t healthy. And, while...
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#bikeschool: We Are Family
Monday the 9th of May 2011 saw a tragic chain of events that will change the present lives and futures of a vast array of people due to the sad loss of a young professional cyclist, Wouter Weylandt. The exact facts and events of that day may never known by the fanatical public but...
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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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