By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Can cyclists improve and ride faster by following a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in fat (LCHF)? Several popular sports magazines have carried articles advocating LCHF diets, even though at present there is no data to support this regimen for sports that require speed, including marathon running and…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study from McMaster University reported in this week’s British Medical Journal shows that saturated fat is not associated with increased risk for arteriosclerosis (BMJ, August 11, 2015). The recent U.S. government-commissioned Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee states that dietarysaturated fat and dietary cholesterol are no longer…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Eating and drinking just before your race: The best time to take sugar to help you prolong your intense exercise is 30 minutes or less before you start. Taking a sugar load more than 30 minutes before competition can cause a high rise in blood sugar which, in turn, causes your…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. You recover faster from intense exercise by eating immediately afterward, and a new study shows it doesn’t really matter what you eat. Fast foods such as French fries, hash browns and hamburgers helped athletes recover just as quickly from hard workouts as sports nutrition products such as Gatorade, Powerbars or Clif…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher http://www.clifbar.com/products/clif-shot/organic-energy-foodCost: Savory flavors: $18.00 for 6 pouches; Sweet flavors: $13.75 for 6 pouchesHow Obtained: review samples from companyAvailable: online and retailRBR Sponsor: noTime tested: over a few weeks’ workouts Outside-the-Box Organic Alternatives to Gels and Bars…
