The “forgotten” macronutrient: why dietary fat is left out of the spotlight
Protein may steal the spotlight on supermarket shelves, while carbohydrates dominate the conversation around high-intensity exercise — but there is one macronutrient we have yet to talk about that keeps us functioning healthily: dietary fat. Despite certain dietary...
Carbohydrate types: understanding the power of the carbohydrates we consume
Carbohydrates are made differently. Differences between carbohydrate types are often oversimplified in media, where sugars are portrayed as providing a quick burst of energy while starchier, complex carbohydrates provide a longer-lasting effect on energy provision....
Why do we rely more on carbohydrates during exercise?
“Carbohydrates are the main source of energy during moderate-to-high intensity exercise” is a common sentence starring in exercise science papers that tackle energy requirements during exercise. I have read this sentence a lot in my academic years, even...