Carb Loading Facts and Questions

When should I carb load?

2-3 days before endurance exercise over 90 minutes. This includes both races and the longer training sessions.

Why is carb loading recommended?

  • To maximise glycogen stores (energy) in your muscles and liver, delaying your body “hitting the wall”.
  • Carb-rich foods also help your body retain water which aids hydration during the event.

How much carbohydrate should I eat and when?

  • The chart below is a guide for how much carbohydrate to aim for in the 2-3 days before a race.
  • Trial and error to find out what works for your body is critical.
  • We always recommend testing your meal plan on long training sessions before race day.

What are the best foods for carb loading?

Simple carbohydrates including white rice and white pasta are great as they have a low fibre content, are easy to digest and are gentle on the stomach.

Why should I use LindowEndurance Carb Loading Rice?

  • No preservatives or additives

Convenience shouldn’t mean our bodies have to be filled with preservatives, additives or processing agents.

  • Convenience

Macros you know, ready in 8 minutes.

  • Easily transported

Lightweight compact packets- especially helpful for suitcase weight and space restrictions when travelling for events

  • Rehydrate anywhere

All you need is boiling water and a spoon! You can easily eat these at work, in a hotel or on the go.

  • Carbohydrate rich

A high carbohydrate content for the volume you eat. Low in fibre and protein to reduce the chance of gastro-intestinal issues.

  • Pure

Just 100% white rice

Is LindowEndurance Carb Loading Rice like other instant rehydrate meals on the on market?

No! Most instant rehydrate meals are air dried instead of freeze dried. Freeze drying slowly removes the moisture ensuring all nutrition and flavour are preserved and the structure of the food is not damaged. This ensures our meals have the nutritional value and great taste of fresh food. Comparatively air drying destroys the food and removes a lot of the nutritional value, in these cases a lot of flavourings and salt tend to be added to mask the change in texture and taste.