2/20/2024 0 Comments Four elements trainer drinks![]() It is a 1:1 ratio, though, so the carb content is perhaps a little lacking – but it can be consumed alongside a meal more rich in carbs. ![]() SiS REGO Rapid Recovery has been around for a long time, and does well with a high amount of protein and solid amount of carbs. Best recovery drink Informed Sport tested ![]() One point is lost due to the reduced carb amount and funny flavour, but when bought in bulk this offers a great protein drink at a solid value. The option for sachets is useful for those travelling or bikepacking, but it is more expensive. The drink is quite expensive compared to some of the more value-oriented options, but it still sits around the middle of the spectrum when bought in bulk. However, there was a strange artificially sweet taste – although there are apparently no artificial sweeteners present. The drink mixed very well and left us feeling full, ready for a proper meal later on. And the option for batch testing, along with everything being made in a facility that is Informed Sport Certified is another perk. That said, the inclusion of essential and branched chain amino acids was a bonus for muscle recovery. The carb content, on the other hand, was a bit lacking for a recovery drink, though. OTE Sports’ Whey Protein recovery drink offers a little more protein than most of the others on test, landing it slap-bang in the middle of the recommended 20-30 grams. Other than that, an ideal recovery drink. Value was pretty good among competitors, and the only reason we docked half a mark was due to the inconsistency between flavours. Flavours were good on the whole, but I found the banana one to be a little too weak. The flip side is that it’s maybe a little less filling – not by much, though. The drink mixed very well and gave a more watery consistency than many of the drinks, possibly preferable for some after a hard session, as it’s easier to drink than a thicker shake. Although most of us won’t get tested, it is good to know what you are taking is ‘clean’. It’s the right balance for getting sufficient protein in for rebuilding your muscles, without having to take on an excessive amount of carbs.Ī bonus point for High5 is the option to get the product batch tested, which helps to put your mind at ease that there isn’t contamination with any banned products that would fail a doping test. For the best results, coffee should be ground just before brewing.įresh coffee is less than one week old.The High5 recovery drink was the only other protein powder on test to offer the same ~3:1 carbs to protein ratio. You can store it that way for up to a week. To keep coffee fresh, store it in an opaque, airtight container at room temperature. Any cooler and the water can’t adequately do the job.Ĭoffee is fresh produce, and its enemies are oxygen, light, heat, and moisture. Water heated to just off a boil (90° to 96° C) is perfect for extracting the coffee’s full range of flavors. So the water you use to make coffee should taste clean, fresh, and free of impurities. WaterĪ cup of coffee is 98 percent water. The shorter the brew time, the finer the grind. But for a coffee press, the coffee should be ground coarsely, because the water and coffee are in direct contact for four minutes. For example, coffee ground for an espresso machine should be very fine, because the brew cycle is only 18-23 seconds long. Grindĭifferent brewing methods have different grind requirements, but in general – the shorter the brew time, the finer the grind. Two tablespoons equals roughly to 10 grams. Use 10 grams of coffee for 180 milliliters of water. If coffee brewed this way is too strong for your taste, you can add a little hot water to your cup of brewed coffee. For the most flavorful cup, we recommend 10 grams of coffee for every 180 milliliters of water. Use the right proportion of coffee to water – this is the most important step in making great coffee. ![]() The "four fundamentals" of proportion, grind, water and freshness are even more important.Īrmed with a little coffee knowledge, you can create great coffee with a coffee press, home brewer or espresso machine. ![]() It's not just the machine that makes great coffee. ![]()
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