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2:1 Glucose Fructose Energy Drinks

By on July 6, 2011 in nutrition, products

Recent research claims that if you take a 2:1 glucose-fructose mix, you increase the rate at which you can take up carbohydrates. Studies have shown that if two carbohydrates (Maltodextrin and Fructose) are blended in a 2:1 ratio, an athlete is capable of using 1.3 to 1.4 grams of carbohydrate per Kg of bodyweight per […]

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Constant Energy Levels

Constant Energy Levels

By on June 28, 2011 in articles, blog, cycling, nutrition

One of the most useful things I’ve learnt this year, is managing blood sugar levels to avoid spikes and crashes in energy levels. Have you ever had that experience of eating a meal and then one hour later feeling very sleepy? I often had a routine of having a cappuccino in morning. Then for lunch […]

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Zip Vit Energy Chews Review

By on June 6, 2011 in blog, products

I received a free batch of Zip Vit Energy chews through the post. A different way of taking on carbohydrates, these kind of feel like an expensive version of wine gums. They have 46grams of carbohydrate per pack, half of which 22 grams is sugars. It’s main ingredients are Tapioca Syrup, Sugar and Maltodextrin. There […]

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