While training and dedication are essential to excel in any sport, food—and the way it is consumed—has a direct impact on both performance and muscle recovery, ultimately influencing athletic output, recovery speed, and training consistency.
In this second part of our overview on food myths, we’ll focus primarily on beliefs surrounding carbohydrates. As always, the goal is to distinguish between what is scientifically grounded and what is not, in order to foster a clearer understanding of our relationship with food.
In the vast world of health and nutrition information, it's easy to get lost among conflicting advice and seemingly scientific claims. Often, what appears to be an established fact turns out to be a food myth. From deeply rooted beliefs to dietary illusions, we’ll explore the science behind common misconceptions.
The rotation diet, which forms the foundation of the GEK Lab methodology, is a type of diet that alternates different food groups throughout the week based on strictly scientific principles.
Its key feature is that it does not exclude any specific food from meals.
