hello out there, was reading on various websites, including ultracycling, about food taken during long rides: double-centuries, etc... and there is a case made for eating 'liquid' food instead of solid, for various reasons well explained. my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
Sustained Energy is virtually tasteless.
Perpetuum has a subtle taste, and is arguably better for long distance riding because of the added protein.
YMMV,
Chris Neary [email hidden]
"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh
hello out there, was reading on various websites, including ultracycling, about food taken during long rides: double-centuries, etc... and there is a case made for eating 'liquid' food instead of solid, for various reasons well explained. my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
I've used my own concotion of soy powder, oat powder and water and/or lactose reduced milk with good results (have to shake it often...). I haven't experiemented that much however, and virtually not at all in hot weather. I like using my own concoction because I can regulate the balance of carbos and protein.
I've also used watered down plain yogurt.
I have not done any multiple-day rides, so I don't know what the long-term effects of such a diet would be. I started experimenting because I too dislike the sweet taste and carbo-heavy type of mixes I've seen.
hello out there, was reading on various websites, including ultracycling, about food taken during long rides: double-centuries, etc... and there is a case made for eating 'liquid' food instead of solid, for various reasons well explained. my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
I just put a concentrated gatorade powder mix in my water bottles, and use a camelbak with water only. I only need to take a swig or two every hour of the gatorade mix and sip the water regularily. Taste is superfluous, it just keeps me rolling.
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hello out there, was reading on various websites, including ultracycling, about food taken during long rides: double-centuries, etc... and there is a case made for eating 'liquid' food instead of solid, for various reasons well explained. my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it. Looking at the ingredients and nutrients in the Soy based powder, they pretty much have it all in there already. Gatoraid Powder Mix too. If you need to travel light, and you have water stops along the way you know of, I simply carry the powder mixes and use the stuff when I make the water stops or breaks. When I go it alone, I have a hybration backpack and a couple of water bottles. The water bottles get the protein drink and gatoraid stuff. I keep only water in the Cameback. If you have a support crew team, they take care of it all for you and you can go extra light then.
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hello out there, was reading on various websites, including ultracycling, about food taken during long rides: double-centuries, etc... and there is a case made for eating 'liquid' food instead of solid, for various reasons well explained. my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it. Looking at the ingredients and nutrients in the Soy based powder, they pretty much have it all in there already. Gatoraid Powder Mix too. If you need to travel light, and you have water stops along the way you know of, I simply carry the powder mixes and use the stuff when I make the water stops or breaks. When I go it alone, I have a hybration backpack and a couple of water bottles. The water bottles get the protein drink and gatoraid stuff. I keep only water in the Cameback. If you have a support crew team, they take care of it all for you and you can go extra light then.
I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it.
I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it.
I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it.
On Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:25:01 -0400, Kevan Smith <[email hidden]>
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What's wrong with cholesterol?
Eating it is bad for you.
News to me, as I'm on a low carb diet and eat cholesterol all the time. My normal breakfast is three eggs and ham and/or bacon. Bring on the cholesterol and healthy saturated fat!
> I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it > is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have > cholesterol in it.
What's wrong with cholesterol?
--Bob in CT
I eat junk and ride and my total Cholesterol is only 201, so what's the big deal? For energy, it is Sugar, period, the Protein can come later. I carry a bottle or 2 of pancake syrup and chug it when I know I will need a boost in about 5 or 10 minutes. Works great. Followed by water or course since I can stand only so much sweet. BTW, it is high Fructose corn syrup, not plain table sugar, found in almost everything these days. More sweet per dollar for the industry. Bill Baka Don't forget the salt and Potassium.
On Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:25:01 -0400, Kevan Smith <[email hidden]>
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What's wrong with cholesterol?
Eating it is bad for you.
News to me, as I'm on a low carb diet and eat cholesterol all the time. My normal breakfast is three eggs and ham and/or bacon. Bring on the cholesterol and healthy saturated fat!
-- Bob in CT
Like most health info the answer isn't the same for everyone. For most folks ~80% of serum cholestrol is metabolized (manufactored) by the body.. So, diet is not the main contributer. Thus, for most folks, absent other risk factors, a diet which includes cholestrol in reasonable amounts poses little problem. However, for folks with serious risk factors even small amounts of "extra" cholestrol can lead to problems.
Many societes have diets which are pretty rich in fat/cholestrol and still have better health indicators than others with lower fat/cholestrol intake. Almost uniformly these societies also have less sedentary populations and less obesity. In the end ehalth status is linked to lots of variables and most data show that one need not be extreme in attacking any single variable to achieve good results.
On Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:25:01 -0400, Kevan Smith <[email hidden]>
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"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:[email hidden]:
> What's wrong with cholesterol?
Eating it is bad for you.
News to me, as I'm on a low carb diet and eat cholesterol all the time. My normal breakfast is three eggs and ham and/or bacon. Bring on the cholesterol and healthy saturated fat!
-- Bob in CT
Like most health info the answer isn't the same for everyone. For most folks ~80% of serum cholestrol is metabolized (manufactored) by the body.. So, diet is not the main contributer. Thus, for most folks, absent other risk factors, a diet which includes cholestrol in reasonable amounts poses little problem. However, for folks with serious risk factors even small amounts of "extra" cholestrol can lead to problems.
Many societes have diets which are pretty rich in fat/cholestrol and still have better health indicators than others with lower fat/cholestrol intake. Almost uniformly these societies also have less sedentary populations and less obesity. In the end ehalth status is linked to lots of variables and most data show that one need not be extreme in attacking any single variable to achieve good results.
The never disproven theory of Dr. Atkins is that a high fat diet is converted to bad cholesterol and plaque in the presence of some level (I can't recall how much) of carbohydrates.
When I was on Atkins it was a riot to hear people tell me how unhealthy it must be. After quizzing them on what they ate during a normal day, usually it included huge amounts of fat, I discovered they were already /on/ Atkins, only eating all the [censored] with it. Take a guess how many grams of fat are in a Bloomin' Onion at Outback? 153.
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I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it.
Could you tell us how is it called? Thanks.
I think it depends on the store, but the big jug is usually called "Genisoy unflavored soy protein powder ", there are also some vanilla and chocolate flavored versions too. Spring Valley Brand has some smaller cans of the powder too. The last time I bought a big jug of the powder it cost like $17.00 US. For me the stuff lasts a long time. Check out the vitamin nutrition section, the dieting and the health food suppliment sections. The jars, cans or bottles have a huge SOY word prominnently located on the labels. One can make a pretty good fruit smoothie or breakfast shake like drink using fruit you like and a one or two of scoops of the soy powder. SILK brand soy milk works good too.
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In article <[email hidden]>,
Earl Bollinger said:
I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause it is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have cholesterol in it.
Could you tell us how is it called? Thanks.
I think it depends on the store, but the big jug is usually called "Genisoy unflavored soy protein powder ", there are also some vanilla and chocolate flavored versions too. Spring Valley Brand has some smaller cans of the powder too. The last time I bought a big jug of the powder it cost like $17.00 US. For me the stuff lasts a long time. Check out the vitamin nutrition section, the dieting and the health food suppliment sections. The jars, cans or bottles have a huge SOY word prominnently located on the labels. One can make a pretty good fruit smoothie or breakfast shake like drink using fruit you like and a one or two of scoops of the soy powder. SILK brand soy milk works good too.
I am sooo with you on soy. I take at least a half gallon of chocolate soy in a thermos type container in addition to my water, O.J., and whatever other fluids I take but the soy is my favorite. My wife buys me half gallons with a screw on pour spout and I just pour it into my thermos jug, which fits nicely in my Phred saddle rack on the back. With 3 water bottles and the soy, plus an ice chest of food in the other saddle rack I am good for about 9 hours or out door go anywhere fun. Cheers, Bill Baka
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In article <[email hidden]>, "Earl Bollinger" <[email hidden]> wrote:
> I use a Soy based protein powder mix I get at Wal-mart. Mainly beacause > it > is easier to digest than milk based products, and it doesn't have > cholesterol in it. Could you tell us how is it called? Thanks.
I think it depends on the store, but the big jug is usually called "Genisoy unflavored soy protein powder ", there are also some vanilla and chocolate flavored versions too. Spring Valley Brand has some smaller cans of the powder too. The last time I bought a big jug of the powder it cost like $17.00 US. For me the stuff lasts a long time. Check out the vitamin nutrition section, the dieting and the health food suppliment sections. The jars, cans or bottles have a huge SOY word prominnently located on the labels. One can make a pretty good fruit smoothie or breakfast shake like drink using fruit you like and a one or two of scoops of the soy powder. SILK brand soy milk works good too.
I am sooo with you on soy. I take at least a half gallon of chocolate soy in a thermos type container in addition to my water, O.J., and whatever other fluids I take but the soy is my favorite. My wife buys me half gallons with a screw on pour spout and I just pour it into my thermos jug, which fits nicely in my Phred saddle rack on the back. With 3 water bottles and the soy, plus an ice chest of food in the other saddle rack I am good for about 9 hours or out door go anywhere fun. Cheers, Bill Baka
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hello out there, was reading on various websites, including ultracycling, about food taken during long rides: double-centuries, etc... and there is a case made for eating 'liquid' food instead of solid, for various reasons well explained. my question is: do you, long distance riders, could point me to a source/brand/type of liquid food that is not sweet or goopy? which provides what 's needed but doesn't leave the aftertaste and impression you just gulped a a quart of maple syrup mixed with i don't know what sticky stuff? and obviously give the needed nutrients...
Shoot, I thought this was gonna be about beer (liquid bread.)
Maybe de-alcoholized beer has something going for it as a source of on-the-fly nutrition & energy?
cheers, Tom
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