Prof Tim Noakes and Zoë explore fuelling for athletic performance
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In this episode, Tim Noakes discusses his journey in exercise science, challenging the conventional wisdom surrounding carbohydrate loading and the role of glucose in athletic performance. He emphasises the importance of fat adaptation for athletes and the potential dangers of high carbohydrate diets, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes. Noakes also reflects on the evolution of exercise science and the need for a paradigm shift in how we understand diet and exercise.
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