Potatoes and Cyclists (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Potatoes and Cyclists

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According to a new study of bicycle enthusiasts, potatoes make a savory alternative to sweetened commercial gels used by athletes for a quick carbohydrate boost during exercise.

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Graphic by Michael B. Vincent

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