Peanut butter and saturated fats
03-13-24, 12:26 PM
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I believe that not all cyclists get enough protein in their diet.
We active cyclists need more protein than the RDA, not more than the "average American".
Whether the "average American" gets more or less than the RDA is not important. I am not "average"; nobody is "average". I have to be mindful to get enough protein (and total calories) daily. Except for yogurt (quality source of protein and calcium), I eat vegan. I am not unique.
We active cyclists need more protein than the RDA, not more than the "average American".
Whether the "average American" gets more or less than the RDA is not important. I am not "average"; nobody is "average". I have to be mindful to get enough protein (and total calories) daily. Except for yogurt (quality source of protein and calcium), I eat vegan. I am not unique.
The recommended protein requirement for a recreational cyclist is still 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day, the same as any other endurance athlete.
I'm also not sure why you find it hard to meet the daily requirement as a vegetarian. Quite a few nutritious vegetables, beans, peas and such have protein. But one pitfall I read when I went ovo-pescatarian is that some people rely to heavy on pasta and other nutritionally barren choices to use as filler.
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03-17-24, 12:15 PM
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OP... "Food for thought" regarding peanuts and peanut butter... Consider buying organic:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/2...o-buy-organic/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/2...o-buy-organic/
4. Peanuts
Peanuts are actually not a nut, but a member of the legume family, which also includes peas, beans and lentils. Unlike tree nuts, peanuts are grown underground, according to the National Peanut Board. This makes them especially susceptible to mold and fungi from moist soil, as well as increased exposure to pesticides that get absorbed into the soil.
Peanuts are actually not a nut, but a member of the legume family, which also includes peas, beans and lentils. Unlike tree nuts, peanuts are grown underground, according to the National Peanut Board. This makes them especially susceptible to mold and fungi from moist soil, as well as increased exposure to pesticides that get absorbed into the soil.
04-17-24, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
I believe that not all cyclists get enough protein in their diet.
We active cyclists need more protein than the RDA, not more than the "average American".
Whether the "average American" gets more or less than the RDA is not important. I am not "average"; nobody is "average". I have to be mindful to get enough protein (and total calories) daily. Except for yogurt (quality source of protein and calcium), I eat vegan. I am not unique.
I believe that not all cyclists get enough protein in their diet.
We active cyclists need more protein than the RDA, not more than the "average American".
Whether the "average American" gets more or less than the RDA is not important. I am not "average"; nobody is "average". I have to be mindful to get enough protein (and total calories) daily. Except for yogurt (quality source of protein and calcium), I eat vegan. I am not unique.
The recommended protein requirement for a recreational cyclist is still 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day, the same as any other endurance athlete.
I'm also not sure why you find it hard to meet the daily requirement as a vegetarian. Quite a few nutritious vegetables, beans, peas and such have protein. But one pitfall I read when I went ovo-pescatarian is that some people rely to heavy on pasta and other nutritionally barren choices to use as filler.
I haven't tracked my food in quite a while, but since posting this I've been tracking my meals and food some. And it seems I might not be getting enough protein as I thought I was.
04-17-24, 02:14 PM
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I eat peanut butter and eggs sandwiched between two pieces of juicy steak.
Like anything...Moderation. And genetics plays a role as well.
Like anything...Moderation. And genetics plays a role as well.
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I believe that not all cyclists get enough protein in their diet.
We active cyclists need more protein than the RDA, not more than the "average American".
Whether the "average American" gets more or less than the RDA is not important. I am not "average"; nobody is "average". I have to be mindful to get enough protein (and total calories) daily. Except for yogurt (quality source of protein and calcium), I eat vegan. I am not unique.
We active cyclists need more protein than the RDA, not more than the "average American".
Whether the "average American" gets more or less than the RDA is not important. I am not "average"; nobody is "average". I have to be mindful to get enough protein (and total calories) daily. Except for yogurt (quality source of protein and calcium), I eat vegan. I am not unique.
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To answer the original question, I eat almond butter instead of peanut butter. Healthier.
about protein, I target 2g/kg body weight consumed evenly through the day. That’s usually 3 meals and a snack.
about fat, I target 1.3g/kg body weight.
the rest of my target calories for the day are from carbs.
about protein, I target 2g/kg body weight consumed evenly through the day. That’s usually 3 meals and a snack.
about fat, I target 1.3g/kg body weight.
the rest of my target calories for the day are from carbs.
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04-26-24, 12:18 PM
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Yea, it's genius level to get all your information from one source. What do you think the chances of being prescribed a drug by someone trained to prescribe drugs from the drug companies is? Nobody asked you to take a stranger's advice from the internet smart guy, just to educate yourself about all options before making a critical decision.
