Quote Originally Posted by pkq
I've heard that eating protein first then carbs helps prevent the sugar drop, i.e., sleepies. Supposedly the protein slows the absorption of the carbs and their breakdown to glucose. If you haven't tried it, it might be worth a try.
I had never heard that but switching to gluten-free foods has made a HUGE difference in my life! I had even forgotten about this thread since I've been doing so much better. For my cenutry Sat I just took some rice cakes with PB and rode all 109 miles just fine. I've actually gone the Other way now: I don't get hungry between meals anymore and I'm wide awake at 10-11-12 at night!! wheeeeeeeeee I have so much energy (guess I need to go out and ride!)
There were other issues besides just the sleepies - stomache issues that lead me to believe I may be in the same group as tlks friend, the sypmtoms aren't acute enough to scream "celiac" even though that may be what it is.