Michael spent years covering the Olympics for Men’s Health. Olympian nutrition was always one of the most fascinating parts. This episode covers:
The surprisingly wacky diets of the athletes at the Paris Olympics.
Why unpacking why Olympians eat the way they do can help us understand:
How to eat to fuel different levels of exercise/activity.
When to eat junk food and how much of it to eat based on your activity level.
A fundamental underlying cause of metabolic diseases.
Why overly restrictive and finicky diets can backfire.
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The Wild World of Olympic Nutrition