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The Truth About Fat For Athletes

In this episode of the podcast, Scott and Megan Foley are back to demystify everyone’s favorite macronutrient: Fat. They discuss practical strategies for optimizing fat intake across different life stages and physiological conditions and dig into the complex relationship between fats, carbohydrates, and protein in athletes' nutrition, focusing on menstrual cycle variations, hormonal influences, and recent research updates.

Reference Articles:

Recommendations and Nutritional Considerations for Female Athletes: Health and Performance

Fat intake and injury in female runners

Carbohydrate Attenuates Perceived Exertion during Intermittent Exercise and Recovery

The History of Fat, Cholesterol, and Heart Disease

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