Restaurant Foods At home you can probably make a medium-fat burger, with toppings (mustard, ketchup, pickles, etc) and small bun for about 500 calories without being too strict. So, when you go out, you may think you’re getting this amount of maybe a couple hundred more. Think again. Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger, for example, packs...
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Nutrition Tip January 15 2011
Nutrition Tip January 8 2011
Sports Drinks Sports drinks absolutely have their place when you’re training hard. But, they are only appropriate immediately before, during and after training when you’re tying to shed fat. At 120 calories per 16 ounces, they pack on some extra calories and are designed to hit your blood stream fast. If you’re working out...
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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.
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