
What You Need To Cook & Eat For PEAK Performance | Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll
20 may 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Beware of refined sugar in gluten-free products
Many processed gluten-free products are not inherently healthier and can contain very high amounts of refined sugar to compensate for taste and texture.
Prioritize self-care to enhance your impact on others
Prioritizing your own health and needs is a selfless act because it enables you to show up as the best version of yourself for the people around you.
Learn to run slower for better aerobic base
For many intense, driven athletes, the biggest training challenge is not pushing harder but learning to run slower to build an aerobic base.
Increase sodium intake to match athlete's needs during exercise
Athletes can lose 350-725 milligrams of sodium per hour of exercise, meaning many traditional electrolyte drinks are significantly underdosed.
Nourish your body on recovery days for optimal repair
You need to eat enough food on recovery days because your body is working incredibly hard to repair itself, a process that requires significant energy.
Recognize micronutrients as essential fifth macronutrient
Micronutrients should be considered the 'fifth macronutrient' because they are essential for bodily processes, yet are often ignored in favor of protein, carbs, and fats.
Prioritize food quality over macro counting for better health
The 'if it fits your macros' diet trend is flawed because it ignores the importance of food quality, micronutrients, and gut health.
Eat for performance to avoid nutrient deficiencies
Many people who believe they are 'eating healthy' are actually eating for aesthetics, which can lead to under-fueling and nutrient deficiencies that hurt performance.
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