Sugar for Cyclists Archives

Sugar for Cyclists – Should You Replace It with Aspartame?

January 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm2 min reading

A series about sugar wouldn’t be complete without addressing artificial sweeteners. The proposition of artificial sweeteners is very tempting for those trying to manage their body composition. You get to enjoy something sweet without any of the calories that sugar has. But there may be…

Sugar for Cyclists – Are Natural Sources Better for You?

December 24, 2024 at 6:00 am2 min reading

Health & Training

Are you wondering whether brown sugar is better than white? Is sugar from fruit good and sugar from cookies bad? How about honey, maple sugar or agave nectar, these natural sugars are healthier, right? Let’s try to answer these questions so that you can make…

Sugar for Cyclists – Does It Always Cause Glucose Spikes?

December 17, 2024 at 3:02 pm2 min reading

Health & Training

Consuming sugar causes sharp increases in your blood sugar. Blood sugar spikes raise your insulin and that can over time lead to diabetes. This is the logic that a lot of people follow to conclude that sugar is bad and you should avoid it. Let’s…

Sugar for Cyclists – Is It Harmful When You Stay in Energy Balance?

December 10, 2024 at 5:36 pm2 min reading

Health & Training

We’ve all heard that it’s bad for health to eat sugar in excess. But what if you make sure that your calorie intake matches your calorie expenditure? Is sugar bad even if you’re in calorie balance or even losing weight? Let’s take a look.

Sugar for Cyclists – How Much Is Too Much?

December 3, 2024 at 8:42 am2 min reading

Health & Training

It’s likely that more sugar is about to enter our lives with the holidays approaching fast. It may be good to have a refresher on the recommended limits for sugar intake and how it applies to us, active cyclists. Let’s take a closer look.