Sports Nutrition: Ben on Fasting and IF, Carb Needs for Athletes Based on Intensity, Lower-Sugar Sports Drinks and Fat Adaptation, Weight-Loss Resources, and More
June 29, 2014We are joined by Ben Greenfield for this episode of Sports Nutrition, to answer your questions on:
-Nutrition/fueling for obstacle racing
-What does Ben think of the hypothesis and ideas presented by Ray Cronise, which were featured on a recent podcast with Tawnee.
-Fasting and intermittent fasting – what defines IF and when is it safe to do, when to avoid
-What type of fasting protocol should one implement for weight loss (# days to fast, etc)
-Carb needs per day (in grams) for the following exercise intensities (especially for female athletes):
easy: 40-60g CHO
medium: 60-100g CHO
hard: 100-150g CHO
extreme: ad libitum; whatever you want
-Fasting and intermittent fasting – what defines IF and when is it safe to do, when to avoid
-What type of fasting protocol should one implement for weight loss (# days to fast, etc)
-Carb needs per day (in grams) for the following exercise intensities (especially for female athletes):
easy: 40-60g CHO
medium: 60-100g CHO
hard: 100-150g CHO
extreme: ad libitum; whatever you want
-should you eat even if not hungry but knowing it’s your only chance due to busy schedule?
-sports nutrition drinks that have some sugar like Skratch and Osmo — can they be consumed by those trying to become fat adapted, or avoid?
-when using nut-butter based gels, should we need to be as diligent on drinking water with them like the carb/sugar-based ones?
-fueling/carb needs for short tough races/events like TTs, cyclocross, and events around 1 hour or less at/near max
-when choosing a quality Stevia extract what additives to avoid, and what to looks for in a good product
-Good books and resources on weight loss, why we get fat, etc. Including: Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn by Mike Mutzel.
-sports nutrition drinks that have some sugar like Skratch and Osmo — can they be consumed by those trying to become fat adapted, or avoid?
-when using nut-butter based gels, should we need to be as diligent on drinking water with them like the carb/sugar-based ones?
-fueling/carb needs for short tough races/events like TTs, cyclocross, and events around 1 hour or less at/near max
-when choosing a quality Stevia extract what additives to avoid, and what to looks for in a good product
-Good books and resources on weight loss, why we get fat, etc. Including: Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn by Mike Mutzel.
Comments (2)
What was the name of the book Ben recommended in this podcast? I didn’t see it in the show notes. Thanks!
Hi Melissa,
It's: Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn by Mike Mutzel.
Thanks!