Paleo Diet For Athletes: A Nutritional Formula For Peak Athletic Performance by Loren Cordain and Joe Friel

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  • ISBN 10 1594860890
  • ISBN 13 9781594860898
  • Published Sep 23 2005
  • Format Paperback
  • Language English
  • Publisher Rodale

Publishers Text

When The Paleo Diet/i> was published, advocating a return to the diet of our ancestors (high protein, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables), the book received brilliant reviews from the medical and nutritional communities. Jennie Brand-Miller, coauthor of the bestselling Glucose Revolution, called it without a doubt the most nutritious diet on the planet. Doctors Michael and Mary Dan Eades, authors of Protein Power, said, We can't recommend The Paleo Diet highly enough.


Now Dr. Cordain joins with USA triathlon and cycling elite coach Joe Friel to adapt the Paleo Diet to the needs of athletes. The authors show:


  • Why the typical athletic diet (top-heavy with grains, starches, and refined sugars) is detrimental to recovery, performance, and health
  • How the glycemic load and acid-base balance impact performance
  • Why consumption of starches and simple sugars is only beneficial in the immediate post-exercise period


At every level of competition, The Paleo Diet for Athletes can maximize performance in a range of endurance sports.

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