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Restricting Carbs Hurts Performance and Health
 Want to avoid LEA and REDs? Eat enough carbohydrates. As fasting, keto, and carb-phobia continue to be promoted across social media, we’ve seen an uptick in low energy availability (LEA) across the spectrum of athletes. In my own work, I’ve found about 55 percent of individuals who are training...
by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 carbohydrate fuel
Can (and Should) Women Carb Load?
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. But w...
by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 13, 2024 carbohydrate fuel nutrition
Female Athletes Need Carbohydrates
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 improve exe...
by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 12, 2024 carbohydrate nutrition

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