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…
Continue reading →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…
Continue reading →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…
Continue reading →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…
Continue reading →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…
Continue reading →I think just about everyone wants six pack abs. Here is my answer to a question about the right diet for achieving low body fat and the resulting six pack abs…
Continue reading →Ever wonder how many complex carbs are in your food? Here is how to figure out complex carbs and determine if a food is healthy and full of good energy sources…
Continue reading →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.
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