Nutrient (100 grams) Granola-Bar Ding-Dong Protein 7.7g 3.9g Total lipid (fat) 6.3g 24.2g Carbohydrate, by difference 77.4g 56,7g Ash 1.4g 1.57g Energy 397kcal 460kcal Water 7.2g 12.5g Sugars, total 43.2g 40.5g Fiber, total dietary 5.3g 2.3g Calcium, Ca 36mg 4mg Iron, Fe 5.3mg 2.3mg Potassium, K 238mg Sodium, Na 251mg 301mg Cholesterol 17mg Fatty acids, [...]

When you get home, first thing to do after you walk through the door: drink a glass of water. You know you don’t drink enough water and chances are you’re dehydrated. Every stroke of the pedal is turning your muscle into jerky.  You count every mile, complement every exercise, consider all things fitness but you [...]

Introducing the Pygmy Family of Cycling Snacks for endurance and nutritional balance.  Long hours in the saddle requires electrolyte replacement and balanced calories.  Pygmy products provide a natural nutritional punch – and they’re fun to eat.  Seriously. Pygmy Scrots Pymgy Puds Pygmygina Real Food Pygmilicious Riders have asked “Where can I buy Pygmy Scrots and [...]

Frank Picarelli recently had a conversation with a registered, certified nutritionist.  He asked about stuff to eat during the ride that would pack the most punch: Power Bars, Clif Bars, GUs, etc. Her answer: Pygmy Scrots. Q.E.D. Click here to revisit the nutritional analysis for pygmy scrots vs. GU Please note: The Picarelli family was [...]

4 Tablespoons 80-grams 84-grams The Sergeant (Frank Schroeder) likes to put Maple Syrup in his water bottle: about 4 tablespoons. So it got me wondering: Maple Syrup or Honey? Let the numbers tell the story: There’s much more potassium in maple syrup but less calories and less sugar. 12 tablespoons (240 grams, 3/4 cup)  of [...]

Serving:32g ~4 figs GU PyGmy sCröTs (Dried Figs) vs. GU (Goo) Calories 80 100 Total Fat 0.3g 0g Sodium 3mg 55mg Potassium 218mg 45mg Total Carb 19.73g 25g Sugars 16.8g 5g Protein 1.06g 0g Vitamin C .4mg ~82mg Vitamin E .11mg 14mg Calcium 52mg 2mg Magnesium 22mg NA You be the judge. One GU (32 [...]