Tomato juice

supersonic

Was looking at the composition of tomato juice as found in cartons in most supermarkets, and was thinking it could be an ideal post ride drink. Its about 3-4% carbs, a little protein and fibre but also salt and minerals. Would be isotonic, tastes good and definitely quenches thirst! Glug a pint down after a ride! Wouldnt have too much, as that salt is quite high - any thoughts?

wheelbuckler

I actually like a glass of tomato juice about halfway through a good beer session as it settles my stomach a bit and allows me to consume a bit more beer than normal before blowing chunks.

Might be a good idea for a post ride drink though, I personally like the taste but I suppose it could be like a marmite thing where people will either love it or hate it. I can't possibly comment on the nutritional and recovery benefits of the drink but its gotta be better for you than a pint of bitter and a pie!

cee

supersonic wrote:

Was looking at the composition of tomato juice as found in cartons in most supermarkets, and was thinking it could be an ideal post ride drink. Its about 3-4% carbs, a little protein and fibre but also salt and minerals. Would be isotonic, tastes good and definitely quenches thirst! Glug a pint down after a ride! Wouldnt have too much, as that salt is quite high - any thoughts?

only one thought......grooooooooooooh! I don't like it.....know others who also swear by it during a drinking sesh as well though.....not for me

supersonic

Add dash of pepper, tobasco sauce, or ideally Henderson's relish.... mmmmmmm!

ratty2k

wheelbuckler wrote:

I gotta be better for you than a pint of bitter and a pie!

HEATHEN!!! pie and a pint is the best ever recovery food EVER!!

maximilian

I love Tomato juice, but the cartons from shops never seem to taste as good as the stuff you get in pubs. (not that big Tom crap though, thats horrid)

miss notax

Personally i'd rather have the pie and a pint too

Jon8a

Can't really see the tomato juice and beer thing but it is nice after a ride. I prefer skimmed milk though.

Dr_Death

Bit of extra salt after a ride is probably no bad thing, certainly as the weather gets warmer. Loads of sodium lost in sweat and needs to be replaced, leads to cramps if you don't....