Supplements vs. Food
Name some cycling specific supplements, then someone else name a food that can do the job just as well or better, if you don't know of any yourself.
Supplements:
1. Carb/Protein recovery shake
2. Hammer Perpetuem(carb/protein drink for long rides)
3. Protein Shakes
4. Hammer Gel (I LOVE THIS STUFF, but its pretty pricey.)
Foods:
1. Milk
2. Nuts and fig newtons
3. Three egg whites
4. Bread********** Need some help here...
The point I'm trying to make by this thread is that we are all being fooled by slick marketing to some extent. I love Hammer Gel and can't stop buying the stuff.
Not that there is anything wrong with spending your money the way you want on a convenient product, it's just good to know what other options there are such as real food that isn't hyped up by marketing. I'm sure if broccoli were marketed the same way many supplements are, we'd be eating a lot more broccoli...