As people gain a deeper understanding of cycling, many have come to realize that simply drinking water is not enough to meet the body's needs. Some may consume functional drinks during the ride. However, Liu Jun, a national public nutritionist, believes that while these functional drinks do contain minerals, carbohydrates, and vitamins needed after exercise, their content is minimal. Instead of relying on these drinks, it’s better to prepare your own nutritious pre-cycling meal.
Step 1: Add two to three spoons of wheat germ to boiling water. Wheat germ offers comprehensive, rich, and balanced nutrition. Its protein is high-quality plant-based protein containing all eight essential amino acids needed by the human body. It also contains abundant vitamins, various minerals, and trace elements, which help regulate blood pressure, control blood sugar, and protect the heart. It has certain effects on regulating blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing muscle fatigue and pain, and enhancing explosive power and endurance.
Step 2: Peel and slice seasonal fruits, use two bags of fresh milk, add several drops of honey and olive oil, along with two to three spoons of protein powder, then blend into a drink. As a nutritional food, protein powder can provide good energy for those engaging in intense exercise or physical work. High-intensity workouts can damage muscle cells to varying degrees, causing muscle protein breakdown. Timely protein supplementation helps reduce muscle tissue damage, promote protein synthesis, and even achieve super-compensation, thereby enhancing muscle growth and strength.
Step 3: Mix the wheat germ water with the protein powder drink. You can swap out some fruits or add calcium or zinc tablets to adjust the flavor. For a lighter taste, just add some water to dilute. With this, your DIY nutritious meal is complete. The combination of proteins makes energy substances, various vitamins, and minerals much easier to absorb—perfect for maintaining a full day's nutritional needs.
It takes about 3-5 minutes to prepare. Depending on the ingredients you use, the cost of making your own nutrition meal stays between 10-20 yuan, which is within an acceptable range for most people. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and create your own cycling nutrition meal.