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Archive for the Nutrition Articles Category

17 Delicious Yet Healthy Ways To Flavor Your Oatmeal

By Coach Levi on July 21, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   19 Comments
Tags: breakfast, eating healthy, oatmeal, oats

Oatmeal is a great breakfast for endurance athletes – you get healthy carbohydrates, and it keeps you feeling full. Here are delicious ways to sweeten and flavor your oatmeal…

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Top 10 Best Energy Gels in 2021

By Coach Levi on July 1, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: energy gel, sports nutrition

While most energy gels are practically the same thing, there are subtle differences with each one. Here is a quick comparison chart that shows nutrition facts from the top ten most popular energy gels…

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Ask Levi: Should I Take Cytosport Fast Twitch with Caffeine?

By Coach Levi on May 11, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: caffeine, sports drink

Taking in caffeine before or during exercise, why or why not. Also, a look at the 200mg of caffeine in Cytosport Fast Twitch sports drink…

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Ask Levi: Can I Eat Before Exercise?

By Coach Levi on May 1, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: eating, eating healthy

Should you eat a snack before exercise so you don’t get light-headed? Despite the conflicting advice out there, I recommend eating a snack before and sometimes during exercise…

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Ask Levi: What Should I Eat Before and After a Workout?

By Coach Levi on April 30, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: breakfast, eating

Eating before and after a workout to feel great and prevent a bonk can be hard to figure out and usually takes trial and error. Here are some tips for fueling your bike rides and workouts…

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Ask Levi: What and How Much Should I Eat and Drink for Training Rides and Races?

By Coach Levi on April 30, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: eating

What and when to eat if you are bonking during 90-minute spinning classes as part of your offseason training for bike racing…

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Cycling Makes Me Hungry – Is It Normal To Be Starving After a Ride?

By Coach Levi on April 13, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   1 Comment
Tags: affiliate, diet, eating

A guide to what and when to eat before and during a bike race so that you can finish strong and not be starving. Then you can perform better in your next ride. Here’s how…

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What to Eat During a Big Ride or Race

By Coach Levi on April 9, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: energy bar, hydration, sports nutrition

Wondering what to eat during a bike ride or race? Here is a complete guide to what to eat for each type of bike ride or race, based on intensity and duration. Covers energy bars, gels, sports drinks, and real food…

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Ask Levi: What to Eat for My Cross Race?

By Coach Levi on April 6, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: bonk, eating

What you should eat before a short, intense bike race such as cyclo-cross (CX) or possibly a short criterium or short track MTB race for that matter. Continue on for my pre-race nutrition advice…

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What to Eat Pre- and Post-Ride (or Race)

By Coach Levi on March 31, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   5 Comments
Tags: breakfast, eating, sports nutrition

Here is a guide to what to eat before and after a bike ride or race, along with example foods that you should eat. Also tells you what foods not to eat…

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Ask Levi: Are Recovery Drinks Worth It?

By Coach Levi on March 16, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: protein, recovery drink

In recent years, there has been a lot of marketing centering around recovery drinks with the correct ratio of carbs and protein. Let’s see what all the hype is about…

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How to Eat Healthy on an Amateur Athlete’s Budget

By Coach Levi on February 18, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   6 Comments
Tags: affiliate, eating healthy, health food

Healthy food is not cheap. Natural, organic foods and premium supplements add up quickly! Here are 10 tips to have you eating healthy without breaking the bank…

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Ask Levi: Is Maca Root Banned In Pro Cycling?

By Coach Levi on February 11, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   12 Comments
Tags: affiliate, maca root

With all the talk of rider suspensions and positive tests for banned substances, it is no surprise that recreational cyclists are wondering if their supplements, such as Maca root, are considered banned substances…

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Ask Levi: What Sports Drink For 3 Hour Rides?

By Coach Levi on January 31, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: sports drink

When you really get into cycling and long endurance rides, picking out a good sports drink can be a long process. Here are my thoughts on some sports drinks…

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Ask Levi: Does Cooking Diminish All Health Benefits?

By Coach Levi on January 19, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: eating healthy

While it is a good idea to eat your fruits and vegetables and other health foods, is that enough? Sometimes you may need to eat raw foods because cooking will diminish health benefits. Here is what I think…

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