We've all heard about the Tour de France and most every avid
cyclist has watched it. So how would you like to ride like the
cyclists from Tour de France. Well of course that's going to take
a lot of work but in they mean time here are 5 nutritious snacks
that will help you feel like a Tour de France rider as you cruise
the roads. Keep your body fueled as you cruise the pavement.
1. Trail Mix
Make up your own trail mix at home. Here's how: Combine 2 cup
almonds, 2 cup dried cranberries, 2 cup peanuts and 1 cup of
your favorite childhood cereal such as Froot Loops. The sugar
in the dried fruits and cereals with provide your body with
some super fast fuel and it will also satisfy hunger pains.
High in calories makes it perfect for all day snacking.
2. X-treme Jell-O Pudding Sticks
This is a favorite after-school snack among kids. Now it's available
in a squeezable tube that fits into your jersey pocket with
plenty of flavor choices. This is a perfect fast acting fuel
source. Not only does it taste good it will give you a burst
of energy and zap your bones with a does of calcium.
3. Salted Nut Roll
Lightly salted peanuts are then coated in nougat and caramel
to make a delightfully crunchy bar that's not too sweet and
it's easy-to-carry in your pack. A fast acting fuel will supply
protein, carbs, sodium and fat to your body making it a perfect
snack for those rides that deplete the sodium supplies in your
body.
4. Meatless Jerky
Seitan is a wheat gluten-based product that looks and tastes
just like beef jerky, but it has no cholesterol and about a
third of the fat of the real thing and it's much easier to digest
on the fly. It's a good source of fast fuel for long endurance
riding. It helps replace amino acids on long rides that dip
into your protein stores. It is also an excellent source of
red blood cell-building iron, which is essential for aerobic
endurance.
5. Peanut Butter Balls
These balls of energy combine equal amounts of crunchy peanut
butter, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries that are then
lightly dripped with a little honey and sprinkled with a bit
of nonfat dry milk. Mash it all together, divide into bite-sized
balls and chill until firm. The peanut butter ball is another
excellent fast acting fuel for the body. Honey is as a very
effective energy as is peanut butter. Sunflower seeds are a
great source of muscle-mending vitamin E. A great combo for
that long endurance bike ride.
You might not be a tour de france rider but you can using these
5 nutritious snacks during your travels will help you feel like
a Tour de France rider as you cruise feeling like the king of
the road!
