The Low-Carb Athlete: The Official Low-Carbohydrate Nutrition Guide for Endurance and Performance

by Ben Greenfield

No More Carb-Loading! So you’re gearing up for a killer exercise session, or a big event like a marathon or a triathlon, and you want to avoid all the carbo-loading that’s so prevalent amongst endurance athletes. You’re interested in fueling your body for the combination of ideal health and performance, and you’re ready for weight loss, longevity, health, and breaking your sugar addiction. But is that even possible? Can you really escape the pasta binges and gastrointestinal distress that often accompanies an over-reliance on sugar? Can you really be a low-carb endurance athlete? Enhanced Performance Without Expensive Supplements Maybe you know it’s possible, but did you also know that there are certain supplements no low carb athlete should be training without? You’re probably worried that you’ll need to shell out big bucks for obscure supplements, right? Pine pollen? Ant protein? Thankfully, you just need some tried and true favorites that have proved the test of time. The number one supplement for low-carb athletes? It’s likely to be sitting on your kitchen table right now. And there’s another one that 70% of the population is deficient in…don’t let that be you, especially when deficiency can lead to fatigue and muscle cramps. Edge Out the Competition with Superior Nutrition As an Ironman triathlete who eats low-carb, author Ben Greenfield walks his talk. He’s developed a detailed system that will put you nutritionally ahead of 99% of your competitors. From training days, to race week, to the day of the race itself, you’ll learn exactly what you need to be eating and when for best performance and best health. The Low-Carb Athlete is the go-to resource for low carb athletes and those wishing to switch up their diet protocol from the old school carb-based diets of yesterday.

Genres: Health, Nutrition, Food

109 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2015

About the author

Ben Greenfield spent most of his childhood years with his nose in a book. President of the chess club, violin player, and a complete nerd in school, he especially loved writing fantasy fiction.

After graduating high school at fifteen and university at the age of twenty, Ben’s life took a turn as he delved into another passion: fitness. He was soon named as America’s top personal trainer, one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness, and also penned the New York Times bestseller Beyond Training, along with 13 other books.

After years of success in the health and fitness industry, Ben has returned to his love of fantasy. The Forest, the first in his new fantasy series, takes its inspiration from Ben’s own twin sons, combined with his deep knowledge of survival, wilderness, adventure, intrigue, health, suspense and a true hero’s journey.

Ben resides in Spokane, Washington with his wife, Jessa, and twin boys, River and Terran, where he can be found caring for his goats, chickens and organic vegetable garden, playing the ukulele and penning his next fantasy tale.

Reviews

[Keri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book about low-carb living. This book is short, sweet and to the point. Ben Greenflies provides tons of excellent advise about diet and supplements to compliment a low-carb eating plan.

[GREGORY · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative and insightful book. I know very little about low carb and keto diets, but after reading this book, one comes away with a wealth of knowledge and understanding. The only issue I had was having to go back and forth from the suggested links.

[Nick Van Horton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid resource

I was hoping for more info for people who just moderately exercised. But there are a lot of great resources and ideas laid out that made it worthwhile.

[João Mateus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Não pela escrita, longe de ser um livro para ter atenção a esses pormenores, mas sim pela informação.
Muito fixe.