The Real Science of Sport Podcast The Sporting Diet: How To Eat, Fuel And Thrive
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Feb 15, 2024 Renowned dietician Louise Burke discusses keto, fasting, and fueling in sports nutrition. They explore carb timing, personalized approaches, and the impact of fasting on performance. The complexity of fuel selection, carb intake, and balancing nutrition for athletes is highlighted.
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History of Carb Restriction
- Early research linked carb depletion to fatigue, leading to glycogen sparing strategies.
- Fat adaptation, through high-fat, low-carb diets, aimed to shift fuel usage.
Embrace Complexity
- Embrace complexity in sports nutrition, avoiding black-and-white thinking.
- Seek personalized advice from sports dietitians for tailored strategies.
Evolution of Carb Advice
- Early sports nutrition promoted high-carb diets for all athletes, neglecting individual needs.
- Current best practice emphasizes periodization and individualization.