Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the benefits of carb-loading before a big endurance event. Dawn explains how many people do carb-loading the wrong way and offers tips on how to do it properly so you are ready to race! Dawn also shares a great meatball recipe! And as always, Dawn answers all of your food and nutrition questions.
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