The Castelli Podcast recap is a monthly episode highlighting some of the best bits from one of our past podcast episodes. You can find the full 57-minute episode from November 29, 2023, or at this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-nutrition-ep2-what-is-the-optimal-diet-for/id1669906821?i=1000636862451

Expert sports performance nutritionist Dani Hofstetter shares invaluable insights on the importance of balanced nutrition, strategies for fueling everyday performance, comparisons between animal-based and plant-based protein sources, optimal protein and carbohydrate intake for peak performance, and a comprehensive breakdown of essential nutritional elements.

Don't miss out on this invaluable guide to unlocking your athletic potential through informed nutrition choices.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

00:00 Introduction 

01:20 Food as Fuel and Recovery for Performance Optimization

02:17 Matching Carbohydrate Intake to Activity Levels

03:16 Avoiding Underfueling and the Negative Consequences

05:15 The Risks of Low Carbohydrate Diets

06:12 Fueling Strategies for Long Training Days

07:09 Daily Carbohydrate Recommendations for Athletes

09:05 Balancing Leanness and Performance

10:30 Nutrition Education for Young Athletes

11:23 Assessing Fueling Effectiveness

12:20 The Importance of Meal Planning

13:42 Avoiding Overanalysis of Food Tracking

14:38 Recovering from Bonking

17:30 Choosing the Right Drinks for Recovery

18:27 Time to Refuel After Depleting Glycogen Stores

19:25 Starting Fueling from the First Hour of a Ride

20:25 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Recommendations

23:43 Debunking Nutrition Myths

26:35 Ending

– GUEST –

Dani Hofstetter has been fueling champions for over 20 years. He holds the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, awarded by the International Olympic Committee as part of the IOC Medical and Scientific Commission program. He has collaborated with various athletes throughout his career, from World Tour cyclists to mountaineers and everyday amateur cyclists.

CONNECT

⁠Dani Hofstetter bio⁠:https://danihofstetter.ch/en/

⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/danihofstetter

– HOST –

Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso.

CONNECT ⁠

LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjensen77/

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS

If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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