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Lea Cabbabe | Sports Dietitian 🇱🇧🇶🇦

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#Cycling #Cyclist #CyclingLife #roadcycling #womenwhoride by @leacabbabe

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Fueling before a 10K is not optional , it’s your engine. What you eat in the hours before your run directly affects your energy, pace, focus, and how strong you feel in the final kilometers. A balanced pre-run meal with easy-to-digest carbohydrates, a touch of protein, and proper hydration helps top up glycogen stores, delay fatigue, and keep your performance steady from the first step to the finish line. Train hard, but fuel smarter! because your body can only perform as well as it’s fueled. 🏃‍♀️⚡️

#10KFuel #RunNutrition #DohaMarathon #QatarRun #RaceDayReady taken in Doha Qatar by @leacabbabe

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🏃‍♂️💨 Running a full marathon? Here’s a tip you might not hear often: train your gut as much as your legs! Your body can only absorb carbs efficiently if you practice during long runs , try small sips of sports drink or gels regularly before race day so your stomach handles race-day fueling smoothly. Eat smart, hydrate wisely, and let every kilometer count! 💪✨

#doha #marathon #marathontips #run #42km taken in Doha Qatar by @leacabbabe

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🍞 الساوردو مش مجرد خبز، السرّ بفوائده بيكمن بطريقة تخميره! 🌾

هل تعلموا أنّ التخمير الطبيعي لخبز الساوردو بيساعد على تقليل حمض الفيتيك، وهو مركّب موجود بشكل طبيعي بالقمح والحبوب، وممكن يخفّف امتصاص بعض المعادن مثل الحديد والزنك؟

خلال التخمير، بتنشط إنزيمات بتساعد على تفكيك جزء من حمض الفيتيك، مما قد يحسّن استفادة الجسم من هالمعادن. يعني التخمير مش بس بيعطي الساوردو نكهته المميّزة، بل ممكن كمان يعزّز القيمة الغذائية للخبز! 🤎

🍞 Sourdough is more than just bread , its benefits lie in the fermentation process! 🌾

Did you know that natural sourdough fermentation can help reduce phytic acid, a compound naturally found in wheat and other grains that can limit the absorption of minerals such as iron and zinc?

During fermentation, enzymes help break down some of this phytic acid, potentially improving the availability of these minerals for your body to absorb. Fermentation doesn’t just give sourdough its distinctive flavor, it may also enhance its nutritional value! 🤎

#Sourdough #HealthyFood #GutHealth #HealthyEating #ساوردو by @leacabbabe

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🚴🏻‍♀️🩵 What should you eat as a cyclist? Let’s talk science!

Your body uses both carbohydrates and fat for energy, but the harder you ride, the more you rely on carbohydrates.

Here are 3 evidence-based tips you can apply to your next ride:

🍌 1. Fuel your ride: For exercise lasting 1–2.5 hours, aim for 30–60 g of carbohydrates per hour. Your muscles rely on this fuel to maintain performance.

🥚 2. Don’t forget protein: Aim for around 20–40 g of high-quality protein per meal to support muscle repair and recovery. Your needs depend on body size and training load.

💧 3. Hydrate strategically: You lose water and sodium through sweat. During long rides, especially in hot weather, replacing fluids and electrolytes can help maintain performance. Your needs depend on your sweat rate and the conditions.

✨ A common mistake: Waiting until you feel exhausted to eat. By then, your energy stores may already be running low. Start fueling early and consistently!

Remember, sports nutrition isn’t just about eating healthy, it’s about eating enough, at the right time, for the demands of your training.

💬 Cyclists: Do you fuel during your rides, or do you usually wait until you’re hungry?

Save this post for your next ride! 🩵

#Cycling #SportsNutrition #CyclistLife #Fitness #Nutrition by @leacabbabe

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5 AM rides, empty roads, and a sunrise worth chasing 🚴🏻‍♀️ #Cycling #CyclingReels #RoadBike #CyclingLife #explorepage taken in Olympic Cycle Track by @leacabbabe

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It is 🤭 #cycling #cyclist #cyclistlife #qatar #trend by @leacabbabe

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Bone broth recipe #bonebroth #bone #healthy #viral #foodie by @leacabbabe

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Chasing miles, chasing views, chasing the next adventure 🚴🏻‍♀️ 🔥🇶🇦

#Cycling #Cyclist #CyclingLife #BikeLife #Qatar taken in Lusail, Qatarلوسيل by @leacabbabe

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الساوردو ما بيمنع زيادة الوزن بحد ذاته، بس تخميره الطبيعي ممكن يخليه أسهل على الهضم ويقلّل بعض المركبات اللي بتعيق امتصاص المعادن، وكمان بيتميّز بقوامه ونكهته الغنية. وبالآخر، الكمية والسعرات بيضلّوا الأساس إذا هدفك تحافظي على وزنك 🍞🤎 #ساوردو #خبز #اكل_صحي #وصفات_صحية #صحّة by @leacabbabe

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Discipline #discipline #viral #trend #cycling #cyclinglife by @leacabbabe

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8 weeks to race day. Let’s talk T100 nutrition 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️
Save this for your next race🤍

#t100 #ironman #Triathlon #triathlontraining #sportsnutrition by @leacabbabe

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