Picture this: A college sprinter switches to a carb-restricted eating plan, hoping to shed weight before track season. By day three, they’re crushing steady-paced runs. But during speed drills? Their legs feel like concrete blocks. Sound familiar? This struggle isn’t unique. Research from Saint Louis University tested 16 athletes alternating between high-carb and carb-limited meal…
Category: Myths in Sports Nutrition
Is Late Night Eating Bad for Recovery?
You’ve just finished a tough workout at 9 PM. Your stomach growls as you debate grabbing a snack. Sound familiar? A client once told me they felt guilty eating yogurt before bed, despite feeling hungry. Their tracker showed restless nights after evening meals, but they weren’t sure why. New research reveals surprising truths about fueling…
Does Fat in Your Diet Make You Slower?
Last summer, I watched a friend ditch avocado toast before our weekly bike rides. “Carbs only,” he insisted, convinced that fats would weigh him down. By mile 10, he’d always fade while others kept pace. His experience isn’t unique – many active people share this fear of dietary fats. Let’s clear the air: not all…
Are Sports Drinks Really Better Than Water?
I’ll never forget my first 5K race. The finish line had a table piled high with neon-colored bottles, and I grabbed one instinctively. It tasted like victory—sweet, energizing, and oddly scientific. But later, I wondered: Did my body actually need that brightly labeled drink, or would plain H2O have worked just as well? Back in…
Do Runners Really Need That Much Protein?
Last summer, my friend Sarah – a marathon enthusiast – kept hitting walls during training. Despite logging miles and eating “clean,” she felt sluggish and battled constant soreness. Her secret? A breakfast of oatmeal with fruit, a salad for lunch, and grilled chicken at dinner. She thought she was doing everything right – until a…