Comments on: Post-Training Nutritional Tips for Cyclists http://www.training4cyclists.com/post-training-nutritional-tips-for-cyclists/ Cycling Training Tips Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:02:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Baljeet Degun http://www.training4cyclists.com/post-training-nutritional-tips-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-58576 Baljeet Degun Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:45:53 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/?p=812#comment-58576 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... 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…

]]> By: Ross http://www.training4cyclists.com/post-training-nutritional-tips-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-55081 Ross Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:02:12 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/?p=812#comment-55081 Thank you James, Bad theory. I just couldn't understand the mechanisms involved. I would have thought that by digesting the two together would have slowed the uptake of carbohydrate. But all the studies I have read show that it enhances it. Ross Thank you James,
Bad theory. I just couldn’t understand the mechanisms involved. I would have thought that by digesting the two together would have slowed the uptake of carbohydrate. But all the studies I have read show that it enhances it.
Ross

]]> By: James http://www.training4cyclists.com/post-training-nutritional-tips-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-55051 James Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:17:06 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/?p=812#comment-55051 I'm pretty confident the scientific process has shown time and time again there is no validity to that theory or any notion that one cannot absorb carbohydrates and protein when ingested together. In fact, the body of scientific evidence shows that cumulatively the 2 nutrients appear to help raise insulin to higher levels when consumed together than when carbohydrates are consumed alone. If the carbs were not being absorbed we would expect to see a substantial decrease in insulin when protein is added according to your theory not an increase. Let me ask - according to your theory where do you hypothesize the carbohydrates go? I’m pretty confident the scientific process has shown time and time again there is no validity to that theory or any notion that one cannot absorb carbohydrates and protein when ingested together. In fact, the body of scientific evidence shows that cumulatively the 2 nutrients appear to help raise insulin to higher levels when consumed together than when carbohydrates are consumed alone. If the carbs were not being absorbed we would expect to see a substantial decrease in insulin when protein is added according to your theory not an increase. Let me ask – according to your theory where do you hypothesize the carbohydrates go?

]]> By: Ross http://www.training4cyclists.com/post-training-nutritional-tips-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-55046 Ross Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:45:54 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/?p=812#comment-55046 Most literature that I read suggest some carbohydrate:protein mix for a recovery drink. But we also know that carbohydrates are digested in an alkali environment starting with the saliva in your mouth. While protein is digested in an acidic environment starting in your stomach. Eating these two together would supposedly prohibit your ability to digest the carbohydrates. So with this in mind perhaps it would be better to consume only carbohydrates first, then protein in, say the second hour after training. Just a theory. Most literature that I read suggest some carbohydrate:protein mix for a recovery drink. But we also know that carbohydrates are digested in an alkali environment starting with the saliva in your mouth. While protein is digested in an acidic environment starting in your stomach. Eating these two together would supposedly prohibit your ability to digest the carbohydrates. So with this in mind perhaps it would be better to consume only carbohydrates first, then protein in, say the second hour after training.
Just a theory.

]]> By: James http://www.training4cyclists.com/post-training-nutritional-tips-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-51588 James Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:45:22 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/?p=812#comment-51588 confused why you state "the higher the intensity of your training, the more carbohydrates and proteins your body needs." but in your example an athlete performing low to moderate intensity training is recommended more CHO and protein than an athlete performing moderate to high intensity training confused why you state “the higher the intensity of your training, the more carbohydrates and proteins your body needs.” but in your example an athlete performing low to moderate intensity training is recommended more CHO and protein than an athlete performing moderate to high intensity training

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