343: How to Fuel for Health

Dr. Mikki Williden, a sports nutrition expert and host of the Mickeypedia podcast, teams up with Dr. Paul Laursen, owner of athletica.ai and a researcher in sports nutrition. They discuss the crucial difference between fueling for performance and fueling for health. Key topics include the pitfalls of high simple sugar consumption for athletes, the importance of high-quality food sources, strategic carbohydrate management, and practical meal prep to enhance recovery. The conversation also touches on personalized nutrition and nutritious snack options for optimal athletic training.