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Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint: What Athletes Should Know About Supplements vs. Whole Foods

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint suggests whole foods are “insufficient” without targeted supplementation. As a functional sports nutritionist, I take a different view. Athletes can benefit from supplements in certain cases, but whole foods provide a powerful synergy of nutrients, phytochemicals, and performance benefits that no pill can match.
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Prevent Energy Crashes and Optimize Performance Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

Continuous glucose monitors can improve performance in athletes by taking the guesswork out of fueling, recovery, and training. With real-time glucose tracking, athletes can prevent energy crashes, manage reactive hypoglycemia, fine-tune carbohydrate timing, and accelerate recovery. Whether you’re a triathlete, cyclist, runner, or team sport competitor, CGMs provide the insights you need to fuel smarter and train stronger.
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Hard to Eat Right? And What You Can Do About It

We all know what to eat -but actually making it happen is another story. From convenience and cost to taste and advertising, hidden barriers make healthy eating harder than it should be. In this article, I reveal 10 common obstacles to eating right - and practical ways athletes and busy professionals can break through them.
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How to Get Enough Protein From a Plant-Based Diet

Plant-Powered Performance: How Athletes Can Get Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet Worried a meat-free diet can’t support strength, endurance, or recovery? Think again. With smart choices and a focus on variety, athletes can meet — and exceed — their protein needs using plant-based foods alone. From high-protein staples like lentils, tofu, and quinoa to convenient plant-based powders, it’s easier than ever to fuel performance without animal products.
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