For every scientific study showing one thing, there is at least one other study showing the opposite result. Considering the onslaught of studies showing how harmful high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) can be, it was only a matter of time before there was a study showing that HFCS is no worse than any other sweetener.
Continue reading →Here comes the age old question about getting in shape and losing weight when you have a busy schedule. This calls for tips and advice to fit in workouts and eat healthy even if you are short on time. Here are my tips…
Continue reading →If you are diabetic and looking for a sugar-free energy bar, there are a few options that may work for you. Here are some energy bars that are supposed to be safe for diabetics…
Continue reading →There is a big debate about which is healthier, rolled oats or steel cut oats. Let us compare the various types of oats and oatmeal and see just which kind is healthier and tastes better…
Continue reading →A commenter recently remarked that the sugar and electrolytes in Gatorade aren’t needed. That is a very broad generalization, and those tend to be wrong, so here are my thoughts on the issue of sports drinks and their sugar, calories, and electrolytes…
Continue reading →FRS Healthy Energy is still being hotly debated. I was recently asked about the caffeine content in FRS, so I’ll expand on that today. FRS is fairly low in caffeine, but to better illustrate this point, here is a chart of common energy drinks and their caffeine content…
Continue reading →If I have a long day ahead of me, there’s only one option for breakfast – oatmeal. Oatmeal is quite simply the perfect breakfast for a long day. Here is why…
Continue reading →While foods like Powerbars are great for hard rides and races, it’s hard to get past the desire for “real” food. If there’s a good time to eat real food instead of processed bars, it’s on long endurance bike rides. Here are 5 great choices.
Continue reading →There’s nothing like a ripe watermelon on a warm summer day. If you’ve had enough to eat, why not make some watermelon juice? It has great watermelon flavor with a little extra kick.
Continue reading →Are you looking for where you can buy FRS energy drinks? These days you can buy FRS online or in a few select retail locations.
Continue reading →Now that I’ve had some time to put FRS through the paces, I can compare it to ACT Energy Drink, which I’ve used for a couple years already. Here are my thoughts and opinions in this head-to-head comparison.
Continue reading →FRS Healthy Energy is getting more and more popular every day, but some people aren’t in the loop, and they’re always asking me what this FRS stuff is. You can see I have already explained my thoughts on FRS Healthy Energy, but if you don’t even know what it is, keep reading. For those of you who have missed out so far, here is a brief explanation as to what FRS is…
Continue reading →It was an intense, energy-packed test, but it was fun, and I have finally finished my FRS Healthy Energy reviews. It sure took a lot of time (and money) to get everything tested in a variety of situations, but I have finished, and all my reviews are posted. Check this out to see my final thoughts and suggestions for picking the right FRS drink for the occasion.
Continue reading →Who is king of the miniature energy bar variation? Is it the Simbree Energy Bites or Dancing Star’s Chunks of Energy? Since there are only two products out there like this (that I have had,) I figured a head-to-head death match would be a good idea! (But since that didn’t work out, I settled for a taste test!)
Continue reading →Being an endurance athlete, you probably consume energy bars, right? I know I do. They are full of carbs, electrolytes, and calories, and they are easy to eat while riding. For the most part, energy bars are a vital component in the endurance athlete’s arsenal. However, they aren’t the best idea for meal replacements. There is no substitute for healthy, unprocessed foods, (and I think we would all agree on that, even if we don’t always take our own advice.) And that’s why I hate people saying that energy bars are terrible!
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