Do you have a question about sports nutrition, dieting or training? Do you like getting free stuff? We bet you do! Here is your opportunity to ask those questions and receive a researched, yet understandable answer from Mike himself. In submitting your questions you will also have the opportunity to win free Mike’s Mix products […]
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October 27, 2014
Ask Mike, Sports Drink
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electrolytes, galactose, gatorade, gpush, hydration, optimal, slowtwitch, sports drink, sugar, water
Hey Mike, Have you heard of G-Push? I came across an old article/propaganda piece through slowtwitch.com with G-Push and was curious to hear your thoughts about their hydration and nutrition philosophy. I don’t know if the product is around anymore but they used a “secret” ingredient called galactose, which sounds like something found in Oakleys. ~Dan Thanks […]
Read More... October 20, 2014
Recipes
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easy, flax, flaxseed, food, healthy, protein, recipe, sugar free, whey
Looking for a quick, easy and filling snack? This protein cookie is simple to make and delicious to eat. This recipe makes 5 cookies, approximately 151 calories each. Store any you don’t eat in the refrigerator to preserve and enjoy at a later date. You can vary the recipe by making the cookies smaller, using […]
Read More...This past weekend, Melissa and I participated in The Dam Challenge, a paddle-bike-run triathlon in the beautiful and hilly Kickapoo Valley Reserve in Wisconsin. The Dam Challenge has become one of the most competitive events of its nature in the Midwest, albeit there aren’t a lot of paddling triathlons compared to the more popular swimming […]
Read More...This past July our family took an extended road trip to California. Hitting the road is nothing new to our family, as we try to take at least a couple of short trips each year. Although it is often not the focus of our adventures, we try to involve some sort of rock climbing or […]
Read More... September 30, 2014
Best Of Mike's Mix, Mike's Journal
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boulder bash, bouldering, Governor Dodge, Mazomanie, Mike's Mix, Pro-Cycle, WCA
In my opinion, there are few places more delightful than Wisconsin in fall and at the end of September we are quickly approaching peak coloration in the forests. This last week, mid-day highs still resembled August temperatures, but the cool evenings greatly reduce humidity and made for comfortable conditions. I broke out my down jacket for […]
Read More...Melissa and I are faced with many choices regarding how to run Mike’s Mix. We have found a sincere and decisive way to determine these procedures: we make decisions based on how we would want to be treated as customers. It has been our approach to consistently keep pricing low and not offer coupons or […]
Read More... May 15, 2013
FAQ Protein, Sports Nutrition
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concentrate, isolate, protein, protein concentrate, protein isolate, whey
Whey protein is commercially available in a number of different forms and concentrations. The two most common forms are whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate. At Mike’s Mix, we have researched and experimented with both varieties, and currently use a high quality concentrate for our recovery drinks and protein powder. Although the two varieties […]
Read More...It’s difficult to describe a commitment to customer service in just a couple of sentences. Additionally, many of us have become desensitized to clichés, such as commitment, dedication and money back guarantee that companies frequently use to describe their service. Too often, these words are only lip service, especially when dealing with online businesses where […]
Read More... May 1, 2013
Training, Weight Loss and General Fitness
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Creative, eclectic, ideas, imaginative, Playlists, Songs, Workout
Are you getting bored with the same old playlist on your run? We’ve come up with two up-beat, high energy playlists, made up of songs that maybe you don’t hear all the time. They are guaranteed to get your blood flowing and get you through that last mile (or last stretch of your workout)! Listed below […]
Read More... April 18, 2013
Best Of Mike's Mix
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avocado, bison, food, fruit, healthy, nutrition, nuts, protein, spinach, weight loss
by Michael Lohre, MS Contrasting advice on what constitutes healthy eating It is my perspective that an aura of confusion exists amongst dieters, the media, and even health care professionals as to what constitutes a healthy diet. It seems a daily occurrence that I run across information touting the health benefits of a certain food […]
Read More... April 11, 2013
FAQ Protein, Sports Nutrition
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affordable, beans, beef, chicken, comparison, cost, dairy, eggs, healthy, low fat, milk, nutrition, price, protein
In recent years protein has become a very popular commodity, both domestically and abroad. Consequently, the cost of protein has increased dramatically and will most likely continue this upward trend. Much has been written about identifying foods that are high in protein, however this article is written for the prudent consumer searching for the best […]
Read More... April 5, 2013
Weight Loss and General Fitness
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alternative, easy, exercise, ideas, staying fit, weight loss, work out
It’s that time of year when everyone I know is chomping at the bit to get outside and enjoy the spring weather. The snow is melting and the sunshine is warm against the skin, it’s a nice treat after a long, cold winter (and this one has been a dozy). With the nicer weather, activity […]
Read More... March 17, 2013
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flax, flaxseed, golden flax, ground flaxseed, healthy, recipes, salad toppings
Flax seeds, with their high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, have been widely touted as a health food. Because of the potential health benefits and their unique nutty flavor, Mike’s Mix has added finely ground flax seed to its product line. Mike and I try daily to creatively include flax seed in our […]
Read More... March 12, 2013
Training, Weight Loss and General Fitness
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cold, dress, exercise, how to, mountain hardwear, outside, running, smart wool, weather
March has arrived and if you’re like me, you’ve got the itch to get outside and go running. Living in Wisconsin, if often seems that spring is a long time in coming. This year is no exception as the air is still cold and the snow is still falling throughout much of the country. But why should […]
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