Thread: Carbs turn to fat!
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Old 06-14-09 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 10MTCocoa
I do...I prefer a mixture of MCT's (coconut oil) and Whey Protein Isolate (no carbs/no fat from trueprotein) while training vs Gatorade or even a non-fructose sweetened drink
Coconut oil has 120 calories per tablespoon...all from fat!!??

That sounds:
  • much slower to provide energy to your body than carbs (e.g., sucrose, malto-dextrin, etc.)
  • is not supported by any established sports physiologist or coach, AFAIK
  • likely to induce vomiting in many riders
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