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How cyclists can adopt the flexitarian diet

October 17th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Health+Nutrition, Nutrition Tips | No Comments »

A recent study in the Journal of Nature suggests that a global shift to the flexitarian diet could help reduce global warming. Here’s how endurance athletes can partake while meeting their nutrition needs

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Insurance company’s research finds that cyclists are better drivers than motorists

October 11th, 2018 by Philippe Tremblay | Posted in Health+Nutrition, News | No Comments »

Motorists who don’t cycle make twice as many insurance claims as drivers who cycle according to analysis of insurance claim data

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Is vegan protein powder good for you?

September 14th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Health+Nutrition | No Comments »

A 2018 study sparked a conversation about protein powder, specifically vegan protein powder, and its link with heavy metals

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Cannabis will be legal in Canada, but not for athletes

September 12th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Health Tips, News | No Comments »

Canadian athletes are being reminded that under the Canadian Anti-Doping Program cannabis is still banned.

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Fat adaptation: what does it mean for endurance athletes?

August 29th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Health+Nutrition, News | No Comments »

Should you go with a low-carb, high-fat diet? Keto? What does fat adaptation even mean?

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The ketogenic diet: here’s the skinny for cyclists

August 28th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Health+Nutrition | No Comments »

Popular diet may be effective for weight loss, but endurance athletes should be wary of the possible side effects of substituting fats for carbs

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How to stay safe if you are caught riding during an impromptu summer thunderstorms

August 2nd, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Health+Nutrition | No Comments »

Along with the summer heat and humidity comes the occasional threat of a thunderstorm complete with pouring rain, driving winds, hail, lightning and cracks of thunder