Carbohydrates 101: Asker Jeukendrup on Balancing Performance Fueling & Health

Описание: In this episode of the Fast Talk Podcast from Fast Talk Laboratories, we dive into one of the most important—and controversial—topics in sports nutrition:

👉 How do we balance performance nutrition with long-term health?

Sports drinks, energy gels, and race foods all aim to do one thing: deliver simple sugars quickly to our muscles for peak performance. Research supports their use in endurance events. But at the same time, growing evidence links simple sugars to chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer.

So, where’s the balance?

Joining us for this essential conversation is Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, one of the world’s leading researchers on carbohydrates and endurance performance. With decades of scientific and real-world experience, Dr. Jeukendrup helps us answer:

✅ Why carbs are essential—even during low-intensity sessions
✅ How simple sugars affect long-term health
✅ Whether exercise can offset the health risks of sugar
✅ How to make smarter fueling choices for both health and performance

You’ll also hear insights from:
🎙️ Dr. Andy Kirkland – Sports scientist and coach
🎙️ Dr. Iñigo Mujika – Researcher and endurance training expert
🎙️ Joe Friel – Author of The Triathlete’s Training Bible
🎙️ Dr. Michael Crawley – Anthropologist and elite running coach
🎙️ Dr. Iñigo San Millán and Neal Henderson – World Tour coaches and physiologists

🎧 If you're an athlete or coach trying to fuel smartly without sacrificing long-term health, this episode delivers the nuanced, evidence-based insights you need.

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