{"product_id":"books-the-paleo-diet-for-athletes-by-loren-cordain","title":"The Paleo Diet for Athletes","description":"Loren Cordain, Ph.D., follows his success of The Paleo Diet with the first book ever to detail the exercise-enhancing effects of a diet similar to that of our Stone Age ancestors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen The Paleo Diet was published, advocating a return to the diet of our ancestors (high protein, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables), the book received brilliant reviews from the medical and nutritional communities. Jennie Brand-Miller, coauthor of the bestselling Glucose Revolution, called it without a doubt the most nutritious diet on the planet. Doctors Michael and Mary Dan Eades, authors of Protein Power, said, We can't recommend The Paleo Diet highly enough. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Dr. Cordain joins with USA triathlon and cycling elite coach Joe Friel to adapt the Paleo Diet to the needs of athletes. The authors show: \u003cbr\u003eo Why the typical athletic diet (top-heavy with grains, starches, and refined sugars) is detrimental to recovery, performance, and health\u003cbr\u003eo How the glycemic load and acid-base balance impact performance\u003cbr\u003eo Why consumption of starches and simple sugars is only beneficial in the immediate post-exercise period \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt every level of competition, The Paleo Diet for Athletes can maximize performance in a range of endurance sports.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53673067282705,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781609619176.jpg?v=1781522839","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-the-paleo-diet-for-athletes-by-loren-cordain","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}