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!
Continue reading →Last week when I was thinking about how various energy bars stack up against the Cheetah Bar, I decided it could be a potential Powerbar replacement. While I still think that’s true, I have some more information to pass along about Powerbars, specifically the new C2 MAX
Continue reading →Over the weekend I discovered a new energy drink called FRS Healthy Energy. At first glance it reminded me of ACT Energy, which is a healthy/natural energy drink, so I figured FRS was worth a look. And boy was I right! It turns out that this energy
Continue reading →Whether you want to or not, you’re going to end up eating at a fast food joint. Perhaps you’re traveling in a new area, strapped for time (or cash,) or hanging out with your friends that don’t care what they eat as long as it tastes good.
Continue reading →If the sales flyers and shopping bargains haven’t tipped you off yet, the holidays are here! And, as usual, they brought along friends like cold weather, a lack of daylight, and lots of junk food. The results of which can be summarized as holiday weight gain. It’s almost inevitable, but it can be prevented! Here’s how…
Continue reading →One day I was watching the morning news and saw a segment about avoiding sugar or cutting calories by cutting out sugar. They had an expert on as a guest, and if I remember correctly, it was someone from Good Housekeeping magazine. Good Housekeeping is pretty big,
Continue reading →There is no denying that LARABAR is one of the best tasting energy bars available. Ever since I ate my first one and subsequently wrote a review of them, I’ve been chowing down on them whenever I get a chance. Which is why I’m stoked to be
Continue reading →Some advice for someone with a balanced diet but wants to make sure it is right for training, and that he is getting all the important electrolytes. Plus some suggestions for a good time to exercise and scheduling workouts around meals.
Continue reading →Tea is bad for your teeth? What a load of BS. One of my friends told me that the reason English people have bad teeth is because they drink a lot of tea. I’ve never been to England, so I had no idea that they supposedly have
Continue reading →https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XoTjchhyVQ Have you ever gone out to eat and made a special request for your food to be prepared in a more healthy manner? Sometimes you’ll get lucky and the restaurant will bend over backwards for you. Sometimes you’ll get no sympathy – it’s their way or
Continue reading →An idea for what you can eat while riding your bike outside in freezing cold temperatures. It’s not your typical energy bar…
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