Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’

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Eat pizza go fast

| May 21st, 2013

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Pizza is a fast-food, weekend favourite, but if you box clever with the toppings it can also boost your ride   Better base Pizzas are seriously easy meals to create and by making them from scratc...

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Nutrition: Don’t forget the humble strawberry

| February 6th, 2013

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While other berries might be more chic, there are good reasons to include the humble (and affordable) strawberry in your diet. Rich in the soluble fibre, pectin, strawberries are also packed with more...

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Ride off a hangover

| December 4th, 2012

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Over-indulged? Get over your sore head with an early morning ride Anti-depressant You get that ‘comedown’ feeling the day after the night before because alcohol causes a release of endorphins, mea...

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Nutrition: Have your cake and eat it

| November 30th, 2012

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It’s that time on the ride when you indulge in a well-earned slice of cake. What tasty treat should you choose? Blueberry muffin Based on the fruity name, you might think this is a healthy option. T...

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Five things you should know about caffeine

| September 21st, 2012

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1. Not only in your coffee It’s found in varying quantities in over 60 plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide protecting the plant against bugs. 2. Under-rated energy drink Studies have shown ...

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The downhillers’ diet

| June 27th, 2012

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When it comes to diet, training and partying the downhill scene is definetely more relaxed than, say, cross-country or marathon riders, but you can be sure that the top riders are dedicated to what th...

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Substitute foods to lose weight

| June 5th, 2012

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Some of these ingredients are more expensive than those commonly used, but they often have more flavour and that means you use less:     Swop full-fat milk and yoghurt for low-fat or skimmed...