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Old 15-02.-2007, 07:57 AM   #1
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if i only have a few fruits at my disposal to eat after riding for recovery, which would serve me best. a banana, apple, or orange?
which is best for recovery??
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Old 15-02.-2007, 08:17 AM   #2
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Default Re: which fruit for recvoery?

If you are hungry and needs energy, neither of the other two beats a banana.
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Agreed SG.

My own favourite are apples though : I eat a minimum of three per day : I find them a great source of energy.
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Bananas are the best nutritionally, but a nice cold orange out of the fridge on a hot day feels so refreshing.
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Make a fruit salad!



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if i only have a few fruits at my disposal to eat after riding for recovery, which would serve me best. a banana, apple, or orange?
which is best for recovery??
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Old 06-03.-2007, 07:02 AM   #6
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For recovery - orange,
for energy - banana
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Old 06-03.-2007, 07:23 PM   #7
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For recovery - orange,
for energy - banana

really you should have something more substantial try a bannana smoothie
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Have to go with the banana.

My favorite is chilled mango.
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[QUOTE=Bro Deal]Have to go with the banana.

definitaly the banana- it is an amazing fruit.
they are also really good frozen(taste like ice cream). that is my favorite in the summer after a long ride in the hot humid heat- frozen banana and a glass of chocolate milk. yummm
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really you should have something more substantial try a bannana smoothie
I agree - one medium banana, one navel orange (they're the best for this), 1/2c plain nonfat yogurt, 1/2c skim milk, and 6-8 ice cubes, Blenderize the daylights out of it and quaff it down- sheer heaven! If you want (not needed for recovery, but good for you), add a couple tablespoons of ground flaxseed- golden is best for this, as the brown has a stronger flavor.
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Banana!!!
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Banana!!!

Bananas..... always bananas!!
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Default Re: which fruit for recvoery?

Both the banana and orange have potassium---good for keeping the muscle cramps away. The banana has an added bonus of a bit of protein, though not very much. (I understand protein shortly after exercise is good for muscle recovery?...)
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Considering, that to aid recovery after exercise you need ~1 to 1.5 grams of carbohydrate per kg of body mass, you're going to have to eat an awful lot of fruit (of whatever type) to meet those needs...

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if i only have a few fruits at my disposal to eat after riding for recovery, which would serve me best. a banana, apple, or orange?
which is best for recovery??


None of these, I'd prefer a red grapefruit.
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