still searching for the perfect fuel

[Zen]

Your body can only absorb so much carbs per hour, so the calories have to come from someplace, and protein fits the bill, plus keeps your muscles from getting toast. So, protein as a fuel isn't a bad thing.

But it shouldn't be used as a primary power source.
Read the article I referenced.

[sundial]

Ok, so I steamed some small potatoes, (potatos?) and lightly covered it in olive oil and course ground sea salt. Yum! But then......nature called......and called.......and called.

Glad I wasn't out on a long ride today.

[Jolt]

Wow, that's the second recipe I've seen recently that called for eating uncooked unsprouted grain. I always thought they were indigestible and the phytic acid was really bad for you???

Actually, with the masa harina I think the way the corn is processed (treated with lime, I think) is supposed to make it more digestible. At least that's what I heard. I've read some things about phytate etc. lately and am wondering how much of an issue it really is and if it is a big problem, how to tweak some favorite recipes to fix that.

[Tuckervill]

You don't want to store PB unrefrigerated for long periods of time because of the risk of aflatoxin, but it's fine for a week or three IMO.

huh?

I've never ever put my Jif in the fridge (except the natural stuff after I've mixed it). The big Jifs from Sam's last for months and months.

Karen, apparently an walking aflatoxin timebomb...

[Starfish]

huh?

I've never ever put my Jif in the fridge (except the natural stuff after I've mixed it). The big Jifs from Sam's last for months and months.

Karen, apparently an walking aflatoxin timebomb...

Me too...never refrigerated PB in my life...

[roadie gal]

Have you looked into Infinit Nutrition? You can make your own custom blend. They have a questionaire and a slider system that makes it pretty easy to come close on the first try. You can decide your carb blend: fast vs slow burning, and whether or not you want protein and how much. You can also tailor the strength of the flavors. I've been using it for about 2 years now. I used to use Hammer Perpetuem, but after a while I just couldn't stand the flavor and it didn't sit well on my stomach.