The fat-fueled runner
This article argues that runners should transition from a carbohydrate-dependent diet to a fat-adapted, carnivore-style diet to improve performance. It claims that fat-adaptation provides a more stable fuel source than glycogen.
Why it matters
The debate over optimal athletic nutrition challenges long-standing sports science conventions regarding carbo-loading.
Partner feature A friend from our running group messaged last week, excited. He had finally tried carnivore — meat, eggs, a little salt, nothing else — after months of hearing me talk about it.
The article presents a specific health perspective that challenges mainstream nutritional advice, though it is framed as a personal column.
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