Maybe I’m being a little selfish. This week’s featured ingredient, grapes, is probably my all-time favorite food. I can’t really think of any food I like more…to me, they are perfect just as they are: a whole-food sweet package of goodness from the earth. Love ‘em, just like ‘em, or not, there’s no denying...
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Loving the BITE: Grilled Chicken with Fresh Grape Glaze
Loving the BITE: Thai Chicken or Thai Tofu
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: Grilled Pizza with Almond Flour Crust
This week, let’s combine 3 all-time favorites: cycling, the outdoor grill, and pizza. In that order. We’ll make a crust that promotes health and energy and doesn’t drag us down. Then, we’ll bombard our cells with the antioxidants of tomatoes, such as lycopene. To top it off, we’ll reduce belly fat and bodily inflammation...
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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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