Comments on: Post-Training Nutritional Tips for Cyclists

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:02:19 +0000

Nestle’s Nesquik? You got to be nuts. My post recovery drink:
6 ounces water
banana
pinneaple
stawberries
blueberries
scoop of hemp protien
tsp of raw unrifined, unfiltered honey
Blend for 30 sec

By: Alasdair

Alasdair — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:21:54 +0000

One question here……I have Type 2 Diabetes that I control solely with diet and excercise, but to do so I eat a low carb diet as too many carbs spike my blood glucose to unacceptably high levels.

So after moderate training, should I be taking a 2:1 carb:protein drink as suggested? Presumably the muscles need the carbs at this point and should be more easily able to absorb them?

At the end of the day, I guess it will be a “try it and see” scenario, but I’d be interested in any advise.

By: James

James — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:17:09 +0000

never seen any research on peanuts as a recovery food per se. likely you’re needing the salt more than anything but peanuts will also provide a little protein but be inadequate in carbohydrates for effective recovery from a 5 hr ride but suppose you’re getting those in Mizone

By: peter

peter — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:42:37 +0000

Anyone done any research on peanuts as recovery food? I’m in training for the Tour de Timor 2010 – and after 5hrs riding in tropical heat I get massive cravings for salted peanuts. I down handfuls of them and a bottle or two of mizone. Never tried choco-milk tho, must look into that …..

By: Baljeet Degun

Baljeet Degun — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:45:53 +0000

Many of us are lactose intolerant: if you burp, fart or experience an unsettled stomach, this could be the reason. But my point is that lactose-free milk is readily available in plain or choc-milk format. I say this because I tried soy milk once, and it makes me very lethargic. My body hates the stuff.

It’s important to experiment and see what works best for your body…