Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada) Discussion Topics Include: Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, well…

Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada) Discussion Topics Include: Summary of dietary sources and mechanisms of action of Creatine Monohydrate and its potential impact on a…

Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Epidemiology of injuries in athletes The scientifi…

Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Fuel use and changes during activity and rest Blood sugar and insuli…

Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA) Discussion Topics Include: Defining "plant-based nutrition" Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athl…

Episode 183 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay MB BChir MRCP (Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Division of Medicine, University College London, UK). Discussion Topics Include: How hormones play a crucial role in determ…

Episode 182 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Advising Nutritional Supplements" with Dr Floris Wardenaar PhD (Arizona State University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Considerations on how sports health professionals perceive and prescribe nutritional supplements Res…

Episode 181 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Flexible Dieting" with Alan Aragon MS (California State University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Origins and evolution of flexible dieting as a field-tested method for achieving optimal body composition, health and perf…

Episode 180 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Physiological & Nutritional Considerations for Training and Body Composition in Females" with Professor Abbie Smith-Ryan (University of North Carolina, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Gender as an important contextual cons…

Episode 179 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In the Trenches with a Performance Nutritionist" with featuring Matt Jones MSc SENR, Nutrition Consultant with West Ham United FC and the Scottish FA (UK). Discussion Topics Include: Matt's unique education pathway and care…

Episode 178 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: What is sleep, and why do we need it Methods to assess sleep quantity & quality: from the sleep lab to wear…

Episode 177 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In the Kitchen with a Performance Chef" with Chef Rachel Muse (Talk Eat Laugh, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Chef Rachel's journey from studying mathematics to becoming a highly trained chef: from luxury hotel "haute cuis…

Episode 176 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sport Supplements and the Athlete's Gut" with Dr Patrick Wilson RD PhD (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Why a well-functioning gut is a key, albeit sometimes overlooked, contributor to ath…

Episode 175 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Muscle Glycogen in Elite Soccer" with Professor Magni Mohr PhD (University of Southern Denmark). Discussion Topics Include: Review of what we know, and likely don't know regarding muscle glycogen and football performance, f…

Episode 174 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition Considerations to Optimize Performance in Paralympic Athletes" with Dr Elizabeth Broad (Australia). Discussion Topics Include: Defining the "Paralympic Athlete" Impairment types commonly found in Paralympic athlet…

Episode 173 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "CHO Feeding Formats: Impact on CHO Oxidation During Exercise" with Dr Mark Hearris (Liverpool John Moores University, and The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Review of what we know about …

Episode 172 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for Female Athletes" with Professor Kirsty Elliot-Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) and Dr José Areta PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Discussion Topics Include: Defining "Female Athletes…

Episode 171 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Gluten-Free Diets, FODMAPs and Athletes" with Dr Dana Lis PhD RD (Summit Sports Nutrition, Canada). Discussion Topics Include: Defining Gluten-Free Diets and FODMAPs Gastrointestinal Symptoms (GIS) in Exercise Dietary Strat…

Episode 170 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrient Timing and Metabolic Regulation" with Professor James Betts PhD (University of Bath, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Defining the concept of "Nutrient Timing" The mammalian circadian timing system: Metabolic Clocks…

Episode 169 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Food First, But Not Food Only" with Professor Graeme Close PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Defining the concept of "Food First" Why a food first approach is important in performance an…

Episode 168 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In The Trenches" with Aimee-Ellen O'Keeffe MSc SENR, Performance Nutritionist, Manchester United Women Football Club (UK). Discussion Topics Include: Aimee-Ellen's unique education pathway and career journey to her current …

Episode 167 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Football Nutrition" with Professor Michael Gleeson, Loughborough University (UK). Discussion Topics Include: Football (Soccer) as a global game Why nutrition matters in football Physiological and associated nutritional dema…

Episode 166 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Performance Nutritionist: In The Trenches" with Dr James Morehen PhD (UK). Discussion Topics Include: What is a "Performance Nutritionist" Dr Morehen's Career Navigation in Academia, Research, and Applied Practice Some …

Episode 165 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based and Vegan Diets in Sport & Exercise" with Dr Nanci Guest (The University of Toronto, Canada). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Plant-Based and Vegan Diets in Exercise and Sport Defining "Plant-Based", "Pla…

Episode 164 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "High Protein Diets: In Context" with Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of High Protein Nutrition Research Science communication and translational issues…