Help needed for picky eater

[snapdragen]

Fig Newtons (or Fig Newmans) work for me. Or trail mix, with nuts and raisens. I find the combo of salt and sweet really helps.

[AutumnBreez]

Fig Newtons (or Fig Newmans) work for me. Or trail mix, with nuts and raisens. I find the combo of salt and sweet really helps.

Figs are high in potassium, fiber and source of calcium

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?p...dspice&dbid=24

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshel...523,51,00.html

For children, but found very helpful in the information
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu...y/potassiu.cfm

[CorsairMac]

wow - that's nice to know! tnx for that tip AB!

Holy Smokes: did ya see the potassium and carbs in just 4 dried figs?? Coming my way - a new taste treat!

[snapdragen]

Something else - dates! Someone brought some on a recent ride, they were great. I have no idea what the nutritional value is though.

More and more I find I prefer "real food" to any of the energy bars, except for the Mojo bars - yum!

[MomOnBike]

Fig Newtons! Duh, I shoulda thought of that.

OK, I have Electrolyte packets and a Fig Newton and Payday budget. Forget the Larabars, I'm good to go.

I think I'll do the whole date and fig thing at home, or on day trips. This time, I'm not carrying anything extra. (Riiiight)

[Bike Goddess]

Hey MOM- I used the Electolytes you have and they WORK. I put them in diluted juice on the Wildflower Century. No cramps during or After

I don't eat alot on rides- I just eat at every rest stop and do a small bit of a bar before I am going to climb. My system doesn't like hi sugar content either- upsets my tummy!

What kind of ride are you going on? I started using the Elect packets about 3 hours into the ride.

BIG WARNING- DON'T drink a lot of coffee before hand unless you follow it with tons of water. COFFEE and TEA (even greentea) take electrolytes OUT of your system!!!!!

[CorsairMac]

Fig Newtons! Duh, I shoulda thought of that.

OK, I have Electrolyte packets and a Fig Newton and Payday budget. Forget the Larabars, I'm good to go.

I think I'll do the whole date and fig thing at home, or on day trips. This time, I'm not carrying anything extra. (Riiiight)

Whewwwwwwwww I"m glad to hear you found them coz I went home last night and checked the box and discovered they were called ElectroMix! But I had the right manufacturer so I was hoping they would be easy to find! I usually carry 2 water bottles - one with water and one with this mix in it and then carry a couple of packets so I can mix as I need to during the ride.

[annie]

MOB,

How many miles do you plan on riding per day? If you are doing lots of miles (lots = over 70?) or extremely hilly and challenging terrain, just make sure you eat enough to keep going! You may start out a picky eater and end up glad to find food!
Try and have one GOOD meal a day, either breakfast, which gives you a good start, or your dinner after you are done riding for the day. You're gonna burn tons of calories, pedaling yourself and your gear, so don't hesitate to replace them to keep your engine fueled.

I am so jealous! I want to do a long trip, too! I will just have to settle for reading about other peoples' rides for now.

Have fun!!!!!!

annie