426: The High-Fat vs. High-Carb Debate Rages On

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing debate between Dr. Timothy Noakes and Dr. Louise Burke regarding the best diet for performance.

For decades, Dr. Timothy Noakes and Dr. Louise Burke have debated the best diet for performance, from opposite ends of the spectrum. In a series of new articles, the two nutrition pioneers continue the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Fast Talk Labs

Topics covered

• diet
• performance
• nutrition
• high-fat diet
• high-carb diet
• debate

Keywords

• diet debate
• performance nutrition
• high-fat
• high-carb
• Dr. Timothy Noakes
• Dr. Louise Burke

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