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 03:16Avoiding Underfueling and the Negative Consequences 05:15The 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.