It's time to kick off the "Nutritious and delicious ways to be a fit cyclist" portion of this blog. For the inaugural post I've chosen a recipe that you will LOVE!!!
When I first started researching the topic of eating to be a cyclist years ago, I came across an interesting passage in Joe Friel's book "The Cyclist's Training Bible." While teaching about the importance of eating fruits and veggies, he mentions that spinach is one of the best foods an athlete can eat. Why? Because nitrogen, which you need to build muscle, is depleted faster than it is replenished, especially as we age. The loss of nitrogen is one reason our bodies become acidic. The result is a loss of calcium (among other nutrients). In women, this means osteoporosis.
When I first started researching the topic of eating to be a cyclist years ago, I came across an interesting passage in Joe Friel's book "The Cyclist's Training Bible." While teaching about the importance of eating fruits and veggies, he mentions that spinach is one of the best foods an athlete can eat. Why? Because nitrogen, which you need to build muscle, is depleted faster than it is replenished, especially as we age. The loss of nitrogen is one reason our bodies become acidic. The result is a loss of calcium (among other nutrients). In women, this means osteoporosis.