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RECIPE IDEA: MIX PERFORMANCE, HEALTH AND PLEASURE, IT'S POSSIBLE WITH A SPORTS SPECIAL SMOOTHIE

10 Jan 2019

BANANA, MORE EFFECTIVE THAN ENERGY DRINKS

 

If there is a 100% natural food that should always accompany the athlete before training, it is banana. Antioxidant, low in calories, very digestible, it prevents cramps thanks to potassium and magnesium that it contains. In a recent article published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, a study was conducted on a group of 14 high-level cyclists to prove the effectiveness of banana consumption before a race. At the end of the experiment, it seems that bananas are just as effective and healthier than energy drinks such as Redbull, Powerade etc. So, do not hesitate any more, consume it without depriving yourself.

HEALTHY AND NOURISHING RECIPE

 

In these hot summers, we wanted to share a nourishing, fresh and ideal smoothie recipe before a race. We have added to the benefits of banana, that of nuts (excellent for blood vessels and good natural antioxidant), oats, honey and vanilla. What delight all sports enthusiasts.

INGREDIENTS

 

3 cups of skimmed milk

*If Lactose intolerant, replace almond milk

1 banane, coupée en morceaux

1 tablespoon organic honey (about 15ml)

1 \ 4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

A good handful of walnuts or fresh almonds

A small handful of oats

 

PREPARATION

 

Using a blender, mix 6 ice cubes with all the ingredients in the blender pitcher. Blend for 45 seconds. Serve, enjoy and ride!

Tips: Depending on the size of the banana, your smoothie may be more or less compact. If you want to lighten it, add half a glass of milk (or almond milk) and some ice cubes, and remix it!

 

HYDRATION ADVICE DURING THE RACE

 

If you drive for several hours, consider hydrating yourself with sports drinks found in any specialty store. The big box drinks are stuffed with artificial sweeteners, flavors, dyes, caffeine and taurine, really not ideal for health and performance. Whenever possible, opt for 100% natural mixes like Skratch Labs companion. Not only is it better for your health, but above all, it is much easier to drink. The problem with drinks that are too sweet is they often make you more thirsty! Skratch offers a wide variety of tastes (lime and lemon, pineapple, oranges, matcha and lemon, raspberry), which are produced from real fruit and natural cane sugar. Of course, it does not contain dyes or preservatives, and is very low in calories. Go through the list of ingredients, you will find no unpronounceable words! This is one of our favorite hydrating products for any race, especially because it doesn't leave your stomach gorged like many other drinks. These products can be purchased at any Cycle Néron shop.

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