Busting Fad Diets (Fasting, Carnivore, & More) w/ Dr. Eric Helms (SSOF Ep. 40)

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Dr. Eric Helms is a leading nutrition expert mainly geared toward body composition and strength sports. He has a vast knowledge of nutrition practices for athletes which we dive into!  

Timestamps

0:00 - Eric's Background 

3:30 - Underlying principles of sound nutrition 

6:05 - Macronutrient ratios for combat athletes 

22:03 - Tracking only main macro from food 

24:15 - Plant vs. animal protein 

27:39 - Eating to perform without tracking macros 

38:12 - Intermittent fasting and performance 

45:57 - One meal a day 

52:50 - Carnivore (is it worth it?) 

57:14 - How to discern bad nutrition advice  

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Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/

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