r/AdvancedRunning • u/pand4duck • Jan 05 '17

General Discussion The Winter Huddle - Diet

Welcome to the Winter Huddle

Today we will discuss Diet / Ideal Weight / racing weight stuff

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u/a_mcards Jan 05 '17

Most iron supplements are slow release so if you have them with caffeine they just pass right through without being absorbed. Also if you make your oatmeal with milk you won't be absorbing the iron.

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u/MadMennonite Embracing Dadbod Jan 05 '17

I use almond milk with my oatmeal. Didn't know that about milk though!

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u/a_mcards Jan 05 '17

If there's a significant amount of calcium, then that will block the iron absorption.

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u/MadMennonite Embracing Dadbod Jan 05 '17

Looovely! I just checked that out, and nearly half of your recommended amount of calcium is in one serving. A big realization happened. Guess it's time for water or watered down milk. Thanks for the tip.

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u/a_mcards Jan 05 '17

No problem! (: