{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. Paika Podcast","title":"Sports Nutrition Explained: Eat Smarter, Perform Better","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/81a1b730\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1141,"description":"#SportsNutrition #FitnessNutrition #AthleteFuel #PerformanceNutrition #DrPaika\nThink carbohydrates are the enemy? Think again.\nIn this episode, Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, breaks down the science of sports nutrition in a practical, evidence-based way. Learn how carbohydrates, protein, fats, hydration, and micronutrients work together to improve performance, accelerate recovery, and help you train consistently.\nWhether your goal is building muscle, increasing strength, improving endurance, losing fat while preserving lean mass, or simply getting more out of your workouts, understanding how to fuel your body is one of the biggest keys to long-term success.\nIn this video you'll learn:\n✅ Why carbohydrates are essential for performance\n✅ The truth about glycogen and muscle energy\n✅ How much protein you really need\n✅ Why healthy fats are critical for hormone health\n✅ The importance of hydration and electrolytes\n✅ Pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies\n✅ How to eat for better recovery and consistent progress\nForget fad diets and nutrition myths. Learn the science behind fueling your body so you can train harder, recover faster, and perform at your best.\nIf you enjoyed this video, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to support evidence-based health and fitness education.\nSubscribe for weekly videos on obesity medicine, nutrition, fitness, longevity, and preventive health.\nTimestamps\n00:00 Introduction\n01:30 Performance Nutrition: The Big Picture\n03:30 Carbohydrates & Glycogen Explained\n06:30 How Many Carbs Do You Really Need?\n08:30 Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load\n10:15 Protein for Performance & Muscle Growth\n13:15 Healthy Fats: Why They Matter\n15:00 Micronutrients & Hydration\n17:00 Pre- & Post-Workout Nutrition\n18:20 Final Takeaways & Conclusion\nGLP-1 Weight Loss Masterclass - https://www.drmohammedpaika.com\nDr. Paika Podcast - https://drmohammedpaika.transistor.fm/ \nAmazon Kindle -...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9qIr9DvwV8ODN3d9cHtpN76KWo0AHFHUFFi87mNWtws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}