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Archive for the Nutrition Articles Category

Ask Levi: Is The Slow Carb Diet Compatible With Cycling?

By Coach Levi on June 4, 2011   /   Nutrition Articles   /   9 Comments
Tags: four hour body

Today’s question is about combining the Slow Carb Diet (from The 4-Hour Body) with endurance cycling…

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Ask Levi: Ever Tried an Energy Shot Powder?

By Coach Levi on February 19, 2011   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: energy shot

Today’s question is about an energy shot powder, which would be different from an energy shot and different from an energy drink powder…

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Ask Levi: How Can I Mix My Own Post-Workout Protein Shakes at College?

By Coach Levi on January 26, 2011   /   Nutrition Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: affiliate, college, protein shake, recovery drink

Today’s question is about how to mix up a nice post-workout protein shake at college, rather than in the comfort of your own home…

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Steel Cut Oats Buying Guide (Where to Buy Steel Cut Oats in Bulk)

By Coach Levi on January 17, 2011   /   Nutrition Articles   /   7 Comments
Tags: affiliate, oats

Steel cut oats have risen in popularity the past few years, and today, you can find them in many stores at a wide variety of prices. Here are my suggestions for pricing and buying steel cut oats…

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17 High-Energy Replacements For Expensive Energy Gels

By Coach Levi on October 6, 2010   /   Nutrition Articles   /   1 Comment
Tags: energy gel, sports nutrition

Energy gels are expensive – at least $0.99 each. And they’re really just sugar. For casual rides, I recommend looking at these energy gel alternatives…

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5 Places You Didn’t Expect to Find High Fructose Corn Syrup

By Coach Levi on July 12, 2010   /   Nutrition Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: sugar

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is everywhere these days. It’s in just about every processed food and drink, but it’s also on the evening news and the subject of many TV commercials!

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Ask Levi: Recovery Drink or Protein Shake for Post-Ride Recovery?

By Coach Levi on May 20, 2010   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: protein shake, recovery drink

Today’s question is about choosing between a commercial recovery drink and a homemade protein shake for post-ride recovery…

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Ask Levi: Should I Mix NUUN Tablets with Hammer Gel in my Water Bottles?

By Coach Levi on May 18, 2010   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: endurolytes, hammer nutrition, nuun

Today’s question is about mixing Hammer Gel into water bottles with water or Nuun, and if that’s good for convenience, flavor, and electrolyte content…

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Endurance Eating: Why You Should Splurge Once Per Week

By Coach Levi on May 10, 2010   /   Nutrition Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: cheat day, diet, eating

You know the general rule about doing one long ride (3-6 hours) per week to maintain endurance? Well, what about an endurance eating day where you eat tons of food? Here’s the idea…

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Ask Levi: Nutrition for Longer Road Rides?

By Coach Levi on April 17, 2010   /   Nutrition Articles   /   1 Comment
Tags: cramps, endurance

Today’s question concerns nutrition requirements for longer road rides, including hydration and any ideas to prevent cramping…

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Ask Levi: What Should I Eat Healthy Daily?

By Coach Levi on August 3, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: eating, eating healthy

What are some healthy meal ideas to eat on a daily basis to stay fit and trim? There are so many good foods out there I can’t list them all, but I will give you an idea of something I might eat on a typical day…

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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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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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