Cycling Nutrition Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-and-weight-loss/cycling-nutrition/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:33:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 DIY Sports Drink Recipes for Cyclists: Save Money, Ride Stronger https://averagejoecyclist.com/diy-sports-drink-recipes-for-cyclists/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/diy-sports-drink-recipes-for-cyclists/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:19:19 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=46286 If you're a cyclist, you already know that staying hydrated and energized on the bike is crucial. This is where DIY Sports Drink recipes can be idealDIY Sports Drink Recipes for cyclists can both save you money and improve your performance, if you do it right. With just a few basic ingredients, you can mix up pro-level fueling at home—for a fraction of the cost and tailored to your needs. We provide sample recipes, and also explain what the differences are between glucose, fructose and maltodextrin. Knowing what they are—and where to find them—makes it easy to tweak your mix for your ride.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/diy-sports-drink-recipes-for-cyclists/feed/ 0 46286 5 Best Protein Supplements for Exercise Recovery and Health https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-best-protein-supplements-exercise-recovery-health/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-best-protein-supplements-exercise-recovery-health/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:08:27 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=23814 Best protein sourcesIf you have an especially active lifestyle (which you do if you are an avid cyclist) you are going to need a LOT of protein, and this is where protein supplements can come in handy – especially when you need a quick and reliable source of nutrition. This post handily describes five of the best protein supplements, including whey protein, vegan proteins, and superfood insect proteins.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-best-protein-supplements-exercise-recovery-health/feed/ 0 23814 How Protein Helps your Post Bike Ride Recovery https://averagejoecyclist.com/protein-helps-post-bike-ride-recovery/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/protein-helps-post-bike-ride-recovery/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:08:28 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29808 How protein helps in your post bike ride recovery. To succeed in cycling, you may have to think about increasing your protein intakeProtein is a nutrient that’s typically associated with gym rats and those who want to build muscle, but it’s just as important for cyclists to get enough protein to fuel recovery and repair muscles. This post explains why cyclists need protein, and what happens if we don't get enough.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/protein-helps-post-bike-ride-recovery/feed/ 0 29808 Ideal Regimen of 7 Supplements for Cyclists to Achieve Maximum Health and Performance https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-supplements-for-cyclists/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 02:04:21 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=44651 This post describes an ideal regimen of 7 supplements for cyclists, based on scientific research. Do you want to be the fastest and healthiest cyclist you can be? If so, you know you need all the support you can get. Supplements can play a significant role in enhancing performance, supporting recovery, and maintaining overall health for cyclists. This post reviews the ideal supplement regimen for cyclists, drawing from reputable scientific sources to identify 7 crucial supplements.

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]]> 44651 Jump Start Your Bike Ride with Athletic Greens https://averagejoecyclist.com/jump-start-bike-ride-athletic-greens/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:25:10 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=28433 Jump start your bike ride with Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens has an ambitious combination of vitamins and nutrientsAthletic Greens is an interesting all-in-one supplement that aims to cover all of your nutritional and supplemental bases in one drink. I think it is worth a try for those who want a boost for the spring, or just for their next long bike ride!

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]]> 28433 XALO – Natural Supplements to Kickstart Your Bike Ride! https://averagejoecyclist.com/xalo-natural-supplements-kickstart-bike-ride/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:00:34 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18549 The XALO products are essentially a suite of three products to cover the three key needs: get energized enough to exercise; promote optimal performance of the exercise; and then recover as fast as possible from the exercise (so you can do it again!).XALO products are essentially a suite of three products to cover the three key needs: get energized enough to exercise; promote optimal performance of the exercise; and then recover as fast as possible from the exercise (so you can do it again!).

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]]> 18549 Perfect Post Bike Ride Meal – Asian Steak Salad Recipe https://averagejoecyclist.com/perfect-post-bike-ride-meal-asian-steak-salad-recipe/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:08:13 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16729 After a long, exhausting bike ride, your body needs the right nutrients to recover and rebuild. And it's even better if they taste good. Who needs protein bars?Here's my Recipe for a Perfect Post Bike Ride Meal - Asian Steak Salad recipe. It combines high quality protein, carbs, and veggies - and it's light and delicious!

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]]> 16729 How to Make Matcha Tea https://averagejoecyclist.com/make-matcha-tea/ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:08:07 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=14254 How to make matcha teaMy Matcha Life CEO Calli O’Brien demonstrates the ancient ways of Matcha tea making (North American style). Watch the step-by-step video demo. You will be surprised to see how easy it is to make matcha tea!

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]]> 14254 Best Matcha Tea for Cyclists: My Matcha Life https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-matcha-tea-cyclists-my-matcha-life/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 17:03:45 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=13252 Calli O'Brien, My Matcha Life CEO, also kindly agreed to pose with a tin of my favorite Matcha tea on this giant chess board!My Matcha Life's Barista’s Matcha is perfect for cyclists because it boosts energy, increases focus and helps you to feel happier and calmer. Many people have also found it helps with weight loss. Try Matcha tea to take your cycling to a new level!

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