Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
Those would be medium-GI foods as they take time to digest, go through at about 150-200 cal/hr. High-GI is simpler-carbs like gels, energy-drinks. The fastest digestion/absorption-rate is about 250-300 cal/hr for the simplest carbs like these . I don't see how that can balance out a 800-900 cal/hr burn-rate when you're exercising...
okay that makes sense. that's why eating higher-GI foods is recommended for post-ride meals, right? the higher absorption rate would fill that small window of time that your body has after a workout.
is the opposite true then? lower or moderate GI foods would be better suited before a workout.