Blogging with Dr. Stacy Sims

Can (and Should) Women Carb Load? carbohydrate fueling nutrition Aug 04, 2022

What you need to know about the pre-event pasta party.

Women perform best when they’re well-fueled. Anyone who follows me here is clear on that. Women should prioritize protein to make and maintain our muscles. We also need carbs, of course, to fuel our exercise, training, and competition....

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Female Athletes Need Carbohydrates carbohydrate nutrition Feb 24, 2022

Men do, too. Research shows another downside to low-carb training.

Women perform best in a fueled state. That means eating carbohydrates. That shouldn’t be a radical concept. Carbs are the preferred fuel source for our brain; they’re necessary to fuel high intensity efforts, and they...

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