[KETO AND LOW CARB FOR CYCLISTS | Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach | Ask a Cycling Coach 535] Summary Keto diets or chronically low carbohydrate diets are not beneficial to performance according to the current body of peer-reviewed research. A periodized low carb approach can be favorable for per…

[image] Jonathan: Shoot for 1.8-2.2g/kg of body weight for protein, and 1.4-1.6g/kg of body weight for fat. Really enjoyed this cast. One of the main takeaways I got was the fixed fat macro target. I’ve targeted these ranges in protein for some time, but targeted percentages for fat. Then bac…

This was a good one. Cheers chaps.

I understand the recommendation to reduce insulin / glucose spikes during normal activity. But, isn’t reiterating “to have your recovery drink” basically counter to that point? The recovery drink would theoretically add yet another spike. Can you have it both ways? Either we’re minimizing spikes or …

Are you assuming that a recovery drink, right after finishing a workout, will cause a release of insulin, or is that your experience? My experience, the few times I checked it after a 2.5+ hour ride with a fair amount of intensity included, is that my blood glucose level is pretty forgiving of some …

[image] MikeMunson: Are you assuming that a recovery drink, right after finishing a workout, will cause a release of insulin, or is that your experience? Yea, I assumed that a 4:1 carb to protein ratio would spike glucose. Especially in liquid form where it is rapidly digested. No, I haven’t…

If you fueled the ride, you’re probably ok to wait until lunch. I look at the calorie burn and how much I ate pre- and during, to decide. You could do a small recovery drink, or eat some berries if you feel like you need it. It’s my understanding that the insulin response during and right after exe…

Does anybody know why it’s a good idea to eat enough protein to cater for my excess 10kg of flab?

-You can eat as much as you want. If it’s too much for you, they usually provide a range of g/kg. -An extra 20g of protein is probably better than an extra 10g of fat. (if you shoot for a consistent total calorie amount) -I’ve heard plenty of professionals say that, for prescribed macro amounts, t…

[image] MikeMunson: calculate the protein by mutiplying the Protein grams/kg x (your weight - 5 lbs) Is something off in that formula? Protein = protein g/kg x (weight-5lb)?

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ddetch June 14, 2025, 5:37am 4

Really enjoyed this podcast. Thank you for clarifying so many of my questions about carbs and eating for both health and performance.

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