logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2025
11m 38s

2845: Carbohydrates: Yes? No? Friend? Fo...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
About this episode
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2845: Nancy Clark explores the polarizing views on carbohydrates in sports diets, highlighting how they can be both fuel for performance and a scapegoat for poor eating habits. She explains the science b ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
3499: The Benefits of Pullups by Jane Chertoff with Healthline on Muscle Building
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted ... Show More
10m 30s
Aug 12
3498: How Heavy a Weight Should You Use by Mark Fisher of MarkFisherFitness on Strength Training
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted ... Show More
10m 49s
Aug 11
3497: 5 Reasons I Gave Up Coffee (And Lived to Talk About it) by Lea Genders on Natural Energy Boosters
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted ... Show More
10m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2015
343 ND Fat or Carbs: Which Is the Body's Preferred Fuel Source
Forget carb-loading. Some swear that a low-carb diet is the way to promote athletic greatness. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MbEMchNew to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica he ... Show More
5m 20s
Oct 2022
Keto for athletes: its effect on performance and body composition
For decades, carbohydrates have been at the centre of sports nutrition guidelines to help maximise physical performance and maintain muscle glycogen levels. But interest in an alternative approach, that being very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets, has been growing for some time. ... Show More
10m 25s
Feb 2021
The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery, Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance, and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improvi ... Show More
15m 12s
May 2023
The Best Diet for Athletic Performance
You run, you jump, you walk. What do you eat? This episode features audio from Why All Athletes Should Eat Plant-Based Diets, Do Alkaline Diets Help Athletic Performance?, and The Gladiator Diet and the First Studies on Vegetarian Athletes. Visit the video pages for all sources a ... Show More
21m 34s
Dec 2022
Keto/Carnivore Workouts & Motivation with Coach Bronson
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How do you know it's time to switch up your macros? We have the guideline today! Chatting with Coach Bronson about the carnivore diet, how the body fuels itself during keto, best pre/post workout options, what every workout plan has to have, act ... Show More
50m 57s
Aug 2015
346 ND How to Recharge After Exercise Without Overeating
Do your workouts make you ravenous? Here's how to cope. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1JLnFHPNew to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great pl ... Show More
7m 36s
Jan 2018
Macros for Gym Results on Keto with Danny Vega and Brian Williamson
Whether or not a calorie deficit matters, the importance of protein intake for lean muscle mass, how to determine the right fat amount for you, and so much more. TOPICS Does copious fat intake stop fat burning? (25:34) Zero carb workouts (32:49) Feeling flat at the gym (44:12) Ho ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2022
In Defense of Carbs
Keto, Atkins, Low-Carb, No-Carb, it’s all over your Instagram feed and the ‘wellness’ blogs and WE ARE OVER IT.  Carbs are not the enemy and we’re are here to tell you why carbs (and a lot of them) are a critical part of our diet. In today’s episode, we deep dive into the myths a ... Show More
17m 25s
Feb 2025
Unlocking Sports Nutrition Secrets
Welcome to the For The LOVE Series! Welcome to the first episode of our special February series, For the Love of...! Today, we’re diving into sports nutrition—what fuels your body best, what myths need busting, and how to nourish yourself for peak performance. 💡 What We Cover in ... Show More
24m 36s
Aug 2021
Food For Athletes & Kids’ Sports
<p>As many of our young people head back to school, they may be looking for ways to perform better in whatever sport or activity they have signed up for. If an athlete’s nutrition does not support their energy needs, while practicing and conditioning, then they are not going to p ... Show More
42 m